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Interview with Michael Todd Games The Talk Fast interview series continues!Electronic Super Joyis a smart, fast paced platformer that features soundtrack-driven level design featuring funny dialog and little ant things that look like Commander Video from theBit.Tripseries. Foreground characters are shrouded in shadow like that sullen symphony favoriteLimbo, though unlike that gloom-fest,Electronic Super Joygives you a glowing, thumping, candy land for the sad silhouettes to explore. If you’ve ever wondered if EDM lovers and the hard, glossy, artificial endorphin infused culture that surrounds them is secretly as sad as the stoic sorrow common among theBauhausset, then this game might have a message for you....

This is just the first wave As long as Project xCloud has existed, we’ve always assumed a singular vision for Microsoft’s game streaming: Run Xbox-quality games powered by the cloud, played with an Xbox controller on Android devices. Actually, in an effort to make the mobile platform feel more natural, Microsoft has been working with developers to create native touch controls for some of those games. As a first pass, Microsoft has 10 games on Xbox Game Pass that now have dedicated touch controls on Android....

Also who wants to hear about a Japanese only game? It was a sad day when it was announced that the life-sized statue of the original Gundam, located in Odaiba, Tokyo, would be torn down. However, it was announced soon after that the new prized mobile suit of the franchise, Unicorn Gundam, would be taking its place. As this is being written, it’s being built in the same spot as the original statue, with the goal of being completed this Fall....

On your feet, soldier Canadian developer The Coalition has opened a vacancy for aSenior Gameplay Designer, specifically citing that the successful applicant will be working on a new project in theGears of Warfranchise. The vacancy, which went live yesterday, was spotted by thenews outlet GameRant. While there are no clues as to whether the project is a straight sequel, a remaster, or some form of spin-off, The Coalition is looking for applicants with experience in “3CS”, (Character, Camera, Controls), which certainly suggests an over-the-shoulder third-person affair....

With gameplay and tech improvements You can’t keep a good dog down. After a stint on Xbox One and PC, this year’sBlair Witchgame from Bloober Team is coming to PlayStation 4 on December 3. It’s once again hitting that $30 sweet spot. What’s new on PS4? A few things, actually. Bloober Team is promising gameplay and technical enhancements for this belated port– you love to see it–along with some cosmetic options forBlair Witch‘s canine buddy, Bullet....

Check out everything Destructoid did today The big news for today was the DICE awards and keynotes.Journeytook a lot of the awards it was nominated for, and thatgamecompany’s Jenova Chen talked about a lot of the struggles and successes of developingJourney. Otherwise, the Podtoid crew put out another podcast for your listening pleasure, Fraser and Josh previewed a couple of PC games, Jim reviewed the newFist of the North Star, Jonathan teased the upcoming episodes ofTeenage Pokémon, and a ton of news and media came out today....

Forever Entertainment is also planning a HOTD 2 remake It’s been long enough since Forever Entertainmentannounced it was remakingThe House of the Dead 1and2that I was caught totally off-guard when I saw the first remake pop up in a montage during this morning’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Now that the dust has settled, here’s the full-length trailer. I’m gladThe House of the Dead: Remakeexists, and I’d be happy to see more rail shooter revivals whenever and wherever that makes sense....

And that’s all we know Evo is always a dependable stage for big fighting game announcements and this year was no exception. While some of the biggest reveals got leaked beforehand, some stayed secret until they were announced on the show stage. One of the biggest announcements from the third day of the competition was the confirmation thatThe King of Fighters XVis now in development. The King of Fighters XV announced, in developmentpic....

Not releasing in the UK [Update: Despite saying it wouldn’t be released on Xbox 360,Pro Skater 5has popped up on theXbox Live Marketplace, costing £24.99. It isn’t available on the PS3, so this might well be a mistake on Activision’s part. We’ve contacted Activision for clarification on what exactly is going on, and will update should we hear back from them.] Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5’s last-gen port will not be launching in Britain, despite being due for release elsewherethis week....

Yoko Taro and company can make one hell of a world This past week, Famitsu debuted some screenshots for the upcomingNieR Replicantre-release. Now, they’re available for all to seethrough Square Enix’sNieRTwitter account! In case you forgot,NieR Replicantis a re-release of the classic re-release ofNieR(haha): an upgraded version with a different protagonist, among other changes. Square Enix is opting to bring that game back to representNieRas a whole later this year on PC, PS4 and Xbox One....

Date a skeleton? At least five dogs? What if I told you there was a game that looked similar toEarthBoundwhere you could befriend enemies instead of killing them, and combat is a mixture of turn-based and aWarioWare-like mini-game. Would you believe me? That very game has released today on PC and it is calledUndertale. It looks cutely bonkers. According to theSteam page, “killing is unnecessary” and you’re able to “time your attacks for extra damage, then dodge enemy attacks in a style reminiscent of top-down shooters....

Unplug for a bit on social if you want to go in blind Pokemonis such a massive IPthat leaks are inevitable. No matter how much Nintendo tries to clamp down, some content creator is likely going to show off part of the game, and/or someone is probably going to buy it early from any number of retailers that break street date. Well the latter is exactly what happened,so be aware thatPokemon ScarletandVioletleaks are out in the wild....

Into the happenings of Willem Dafoe’s imagination I don’t think I’ll ever get used to motion capture suits. They’re just so goofy. Coupled with little ball speckled faces, it’s always hilarious seeing people do things in them, especially acting because the serious tenor of emotive faces is undermined by the speckled balls. This latest behind the scenes look atBeyond: Two Soulsfeatures its actors sittings in red velvet, throne-like chairs while talking about the production process....