Fire walk with me Three decades after its original release,Chip’s Challengeis free to keep and play on Steam. Depending on your age and upbringing, the mere mention of that name will bring back a flood of memories, or it won’t – though I’d be super curious to see what someone who never solved these tile-based puzzles before thinks of this iconic game in 2020. It doesn’t take long for it to push back....
The Outer Worlds Obsidian traded one wasteland for another, from the post-nuclear apocalypse to the intergalactic mess caused by mega-corporate mega-greed. Truth be told, Obsidian has never really had trouble diversifying. Obsidian has pulled out the best in licensed products likeStar Wars Knights of the Old Republic IIandSouth Park: The Stick of Truth. It has crafted CRPGs with hugely ambitious stories likePillars of Eternitythat have enough writing to fill tomes. And, it has created some of the most beloved-yet-overlooked games of a generation likeFallout: New VegasandAlpha Protocol....
TheDisney Dreamlight Valleyphysical edition called the Cozy Edition was announced Thursday, andNintendo Switch fans may be dismayed to find out the box only has a digital code in it. The PS4, PS5 and Xbox versions have the disc included, however. On the plus side, the Cozy Edition comes with a bunch of extras, such as an exclusive sticker sheet, andone of six(yes oneofsix) different double-sided collectible posters. It’s just a shame that it truly isn’t a physical version of the game on all fronts....
Sturmwind and Ghost Blade keep console’s shooter legacy alive Shooters, SHMUPS, STGs. Call them what you want, but let’s agree we don’t have enough of them these days. Indie developers are changing that and are doing it on an unexpected platform: SEGA’s Dreamcast. The latest two shoot-em-ups areSturmwind, released last week after 16 years of development, andGhost Blade, which is slated for later this year. Sturmwindwas conceived on the Atari Jaguar in 1997– the game was calledNative, at the time — only to be released on the Dreamcast, on July 16, 2025....
Shooters! That was the vibe I got after watching the EA press conference. Sure, they had someSimCityandNeed for Speedto break up the trigger pulling action, but most of their presentation was all about shooters. Some set during war, some set in space, and some on the top of a dam. Don’t get me wrong, they looked great! But … shooters! Here is a recap of all the major news that came out of the show:...
Free costume While everyone was off enjoying all of the new announcements that came out of E3,Hyrule Warriorsgot a really small update. How small? Well, Link now has an extra “Classic Tunic” costume for use in the game to celebratethe 3DS release. A message also re-iterates that if you buy the 3DS edition you can transfer the new characters to Wii U. Like many other things, why didn’t Nintendo announce this during their conference?...
If you were at all nervous about Amazon’sFalloutTV show, it sounds like you needn’t be because it’s getting glowing reviews across the board ahead of its debut. Thetrailers certainly made a positive impression, and there have been enough modern video game adaptations across TV and film, such as Netflix’sArcaneandCastlevania, to wash the awful taste of years of bad adaptations from our mouths. But there was still every chance Amazon would drop the ball with its take on Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic RPG series....
Promoted from our Community Blogs [Taterchimp has been working on a card game called Five Hit Fighters, and he’d like to hear some feedback from the Destructoid community. It’s a really cool concept, and I’d love to give it a shot some day! It’s always fun hearing about the crazy projects that folks can cook up. – Kevin] If you follow my quick posts lately, you can tell that I have been obsessed with the strategy RPG genre....
Creator intended for players to spend only a few minutes at a time There’s been substantial speculation as to why the creator of mobile sensationFlappy Birdwouldpull his gamewhile it was still growing in popularity and, reportedly,earning himan average of $50,000 in daily ad revenue. Speaking toForbes, Dong Nguyen has explained his reasoning. “Flappy Birdwas designed to play in a few minutes when you are relaxed,” he said. “But it happened to become an addictive product....
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means there may be someone in your life that you feel excited (or obligated) to show how much you love them, most likely with candy, cards, or some other physical things. It’s a holiday designed to make us feel like we have to spend money, which is great for the larger economy, but potentially bad for your wallet. Destructoid is not immune to these pressures. We want to show you, the Destructoid reader, that we love you....
Beyond your usual resources and reagents, you also need to gather plants and seeds throughout the world ofHades 2. They’reused in Incantations, so finding them is a must. Here are all the plants and seeds you’re able to find inHades 2and what they are used for. Most plants are used as materials for Incantations you may cast using the Cauldron in the Crossroads. Some can be gathered by hand, but others must be grown....
Being the Princess of the Underworld can certainly be overwhelming, especially with the lingering threat ofChronos. But, occasionally, you’re able to enjoy the vibrant scenery, kicking back with a good ‘ole fishing rod. Here’s how to fish inHades 2, including recipe requirements. How to fish in Hades 2 If you’ve been exploringHades 2’smany realms, you’ll likely have spotted ripples in the water. You can fish here using theRod of Fishing, which requires one Bronze and 2 Fate Fabric to build....
Developed by Zombie Studios using Unreal Engine 4 Blacklight Retributiondeveloper Zombie Studios had previouslyshared a few detailson its unnamed horror game, though there was a bit too much left to the imagination. As we now know viaIGN,Daylightwill utilize procedural generation and is intended to take around half an hour to play through once — but much more of a time investment will be required to experience everything. Speaking to the outlet at the 2013 D....
