It’s basically the same Fire Emblem Fateshas been getting a lot of flak for cutting its “skinship” petting minigame in the western localization, but now that the game is in the hands of a select few (I got my copy earlier this week), we can see exactly what was altered. Polygon did a bit of streaming yesterday, and as you’re able to see in the video, it’s basically the same. You go to your private quarters, meet up with a member of your party in an intimate way, and raise your affinity level with them — you just don’t get to pet or rub them with the stylus (here’s what it looks like in the east, which is likely NSFW)....

Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall set me free. One of the most memorable events inKnights of the Old Republicwas visiting the ancient Sith homeworld of Korriban and joining the Sith Academy. That intrigue ridden world had a story that felt more focused than those on the other worlds....

Just in case you can’t get enough Mario in your life — what with all the Mario games that pop up each year — there is now a Firefox theme add-on that will turn your Internets into aSuper Mario Bros. 3paradise. The best part is, now with version 2.0, this thing works for all operating systems — Apple ftw. I’ve downloaded it and applied it and so far it works like a pipe dream — get it, pipe dream, god I’m pathetic....

Capy has a revealing infographic on its site Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery EPwas one of the first iOS games that got a lot of critical acclaim, including a10/10 from Destructoid. Capybara Games has posted an interesting infographic on its website that reveals the game has now sold over 1.5 million units, over a third of which were on iOS. Another third of the total sales came from the Humble Bundle 5, with Steam, Google Play, and Android bundles making up the latter third....

Where would we be without cultural references? We surely wouldn’t have Family Guy, but also lessSplit Fiction! The cooperative multiplayer game is filled with references to many games, movies, books, and media. Let’s explore the best easter eggs inSplit Fiction! What are the best Easter eggs in Split Fiction? It Takes Two Of course, the previous co-op platformer developed by Hazelight Studios gets a reference. Or well, more than one. First, there are plenty of billboards around for a drink calledIt Takes Two....

See what all the fuss is about In a recent FAQ, Zenimax answers most of your questions regarding the beta program forThe Elder Scrolls Online— including the announcement that it’s coming later this month. Like most MMO betas these days, later this month invites will go out for specific play sessions — meaning, there will only be certain windows in which to wrack up some playtime. According to the FAQ, every beta will have a different purpose and focus....

Not too many days remain until launch now The launch date for the nextZeldagame draws near, and Nintendo is sharing one last tidbit before then.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomgets its last pre-launch trailer tomorrow, April 13. Nintendo will be live-streaming the reveal on its YouTube channelhere, at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET. The trailer will clock in at roughly three minutes long. Nintendo alsoconfirmsthis will be the final pre-launch trailer for the game ahead of its launch on May 12....

Your own pocket Hell As all y’all must be aware by now, tech-heads in the video game industry are on a dogged mission to get id Software’s iconic shooterDoomrunning on as many different platforms as possible. We’ve already seen Doom in action on Commodore 64, a calculator, and even a home pregnancy test, but the violent FPS title is now up-and-running on Nintendo’s earliest handheld hardware, Game & Watch. Upon getting their hands on a Game & Watch re-release unit, modder Stacksmashing immediately set to work on adding the rudimentary console to the long-list of platforms that can run the 1993 DOS classic....

His casting feels extremely 2014LEGO Movieera “Whoa guys I’m a totally relatable fast talking fish out of water guy, whoa! Raptors!” Who am I? Chris Pratt! And you better get used to his antics, as he’s going to be voicing Mario in the upcoming feature film from Illumination (Minions), likely in the exact same style. In fact we got a good look at the mainMariomovie cast as a whole.What a wild Nintendo Direct!...

You can hit nearly 700GB if you uninstall it Now that thePS5embargo has ended, we can finally talk about (most) of the inner workings! Amid numerous leaks, one of the big questions we’re here to answer is “how much SSD space is available on PS5 by default?” The answer?667.2GB.By comparison, the Xbox Series X has802GBof usable SSD space Astro’s Playroomis a small wrinkle, as it’s pre-installed on every PS5 and takes up an extra 10....

[Every Friday (or whenever), Destructoid will pose topical a question to the community. Answer it if you want!] With a new home console on the cusp of release, and a new portable that’s still working to prove itself as a must-have device, Nintendo had the most to lose and the most to prove at E3 2012. While their showing was far from terrible, there were few surprises. We already knew thatPikmin 3,Super Mario Bros....

THQ’s financial troubles are going to make the publisher’s presence somewhat diminished this summer. This year, it won’t have booths at E3 in June orgamescom in August. While it seems like a reasonable decision due to the costs involved, withDarksiders IIjust around the corner it will be a missed opportunity to generate more interest. The publisher will still be at E3, just not with a booth, but it’s not clear if it will have a presence at Gamescom at all....

Bash at the Beach There’s a famous saying that only two things in life are certain: “Death and Taxes”. But I’m really starting to think that the idiom needs updating to “Death and Passes”. Sega have revealed a Season Pass for their upcoming strategy warfare gameValkyria Chronicles 4. Buying the Pass enables the player to receive a selection of post-release DLC content, which will take the Federation Army and their battalion of tanks to the sea-side, among other locations....