Yes, we’re at itagain. Destructoid is here to let you know what we think of the latest title in theCastlevaniafranchise —Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Did we love it? Did we hate it? Will you want to buy it? Find out after the jump as four of us weigh in on this little game for the Nintendo DS. Aaron Linde Portrait of Ruin? It’s really good. You probably knew that already. But is it better ofDawn of Sorrow?...
Virtual reality without the helmet While the main attraction inDeus Ex: Mankind Dividedwas Adam Jensen’s fight against the Illuminati for the rights of augmented people (or something like that), it’s not the only part of the game. There’s also a sideshow called “Breach” thatadds an arcade twist. Now, you won’t need the fullMankind Dividedexperience to play Breach. Today, Square Enix broke Breach mode off into its own thing,listing it on Steamas a free and standalone product....
Classic RPG action on the go Fans of old-school RPGs have reason to rejoice today. During tonight’s Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed thatDivinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Editionwould be coming to Nintendo’s hybrid console. Not only that, but you’ll be able to download and play it right now! Something not touched on during the Direct is thatOriginal Sin 2will feature cross-save compatibility between the PC and Switch versions of the game....
Free DLC adds new options to elongate gameplay Go load upXCOM: Enemy Unknowntoday and grab your free title update. Titled “Second Wave,” this new DLC adds a heap of modifiers to the campaign, including anything from weapon buffs, to guaranteed crits. It’s the second piece of content to be on offer since theSlingshot Pack. While these options seem fairly lame on the surface, there are a few gems that help extend the life of the game for pros....
I think this’ll hit the spot Edmund McMillen and James Id are setting aside more time to complete theirBinding of Isaacprequel/spin-offThe Legend of Bum-bo. After missing its planned December 2017 launch, the puzzle RPG is now striving to release during “the first half of 2018,” according to McMillen. For those wondering what’s new with the legend of bum-bo,@jamesidand I have expanded the game a bit and pushed its release back to the first half of 2018....
Just as well he’s still in bed with Microsoft, eh? Oh wait… Peter Molyneux is at it again, this time saying that the recent indie game boom of the last few years isn’t going to last. Sound the doom sirens!Speaking to CVG, Molyneux explained, “These things go in cycles, what I’d say is, enjoy this time, because it won’t last.” Whilst that seems like a dire warning, it seems good old Peter sees the current indie movement as part of an on going cycle in the industry, where AAA and indie games will jostle for superiority....
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remasteris journeying westward to PlayStation 3 in North America on March 18 and Europe shortly thereafter on March 21, Square Enix has announced. The glossy high-definition re-releases will include new content for the first time ever in North America withFinal Fantasy X: Eternal CalmandFinal Fantasy X-2: Last Mission, both of which were previously only included with the international editions. The limited edition featuring a concept artbook and custom packaging will be available exclusively for those that pre-order the titles....
You look like death warmed up Tomorrow, Nintendo’s mobile battlerFire Emblem Heroeswill get metal-as-fuck with the arrival of a brand new Legendary Hero. Hel: Death Sovereign will be added to the mix of heroes and villains, bringing with her a particularly morbid, end-of-days skill set. Hel is the main antagonist ofFire Emblem Heroes Book IIIand her dark powers will now be in your hands. Ruler of The Land of The Dead, Hel is a terrifying apparition, equipped with a legion of departed souls, ’80s metal corpse paint, and an unnervingly gleeful disposition....
Diablo returns to PlayStation Blizzard announcingDiablo IIIfor PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 was one of the true surprises of yesterday’s event for the new console,I think we can agree. In a blog post,Blizzard saysit “will be based on the core PC game and feature all the latest updates, including Paragon levels, the Infernal Machine event, Monster Power, Brawling, and more.” Continuing, the company explains: “This version is also being tailored with customized controls, a new user interface, and a dynamic camera perspective…” Four-person online multiplayer with matchmaking and local co-op for up to four players has also been confirmed....
Now in podcast form! Last week on Sup Holmes, we were lucky to talk to WayForward’s James Montagna, the director ofAdventure Time: Hey Ice King Why’d You Steal Our Garbage?for the DS and 3DS (podcastavailable here). James was kind enough to give us some maybe-exclusive slabs of info, and they aremy kind of slabs. Full in-game vocals for certain parts of the soundtrackconfirmed! Flame Princess and The Earl of Lemongrabconfirmed! Marcaline the Vampire Queen boss fightconfirmed!...
Only via the season pass for now Last week V-Jump blew the lid off ofthe upcomingDragon Ball Z: KarakotDLC, which allows players to dive into a training program of sorts withWhis, and become Super Saiyan God. The kicker? You’ll be able to transfer that form over to the main game in addition to playing through the DLC. Thanks to a new blog post over at Bandai Namco though, we now know exactly what the DLC is going to look like, and how to access it....
Have you ever wanted to write music for others to sing? ManyBitLifechallenges have asked you to become a singer, musician, or dancer, but it’s rare to find one requiring you to become a music composer. Some achievements are tied to this, making it very useful to learn about. How to become a Music Composer in BitLife Becoming a music composer inBitLiferequires aMusic degreefrom auniversity. While the music composer career doesn’t specify a Music degree in its description, having this will make it much easier to pass the interview and filter out unrelated job titles....
Let the horns ring out The Great Fairies are a huge help for Link’s quest inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Four of them lay dormant around Hyrule, and completing adventures like the Serenade to Mija will bring them out of hiding, ready to empower Link’s armor to its full potential. Serenade to Mija is one of several side adventures you can undertake inTears of the Kingdomto help the Stable Trotters awaken the Great Fairies from their buds....
