As I was walking around the Nintendo booth, I noticed that some Wii U consoles were white and others were black. We had been introduced to the white one already, so I was curious to know if the black console was official … or just on display for the press conference. According to a Nintendo representative, the Wii U will launch in white, with black coming … someday. There is still a chance it could launch in white and black, but it sounds like black is coming a little later....

Welcome to 2005 One of the more curious choices Nintendo used to make with downloadable games came in the form of console locking content. On any of its previous systems with some form of storefront (Wii, DSi, 3DS, and Wii U), every download would be associated with the serial number of the hardware it was downloaded from. This meant that should your console die, get stolen, or you trade in the hardware, all of your digitally purchased games would go with it....

The thunder, it was stolen! Square Enix tempered our expectations by saying that their E3 “Showcase” was more like a prepped Direct, and man I’m glad they did that. With hardly any reveals it really was a showcase of trailers, giving us info we pretty much knew already just with a different flair — some of which was presented at other conferences already. The announcement of a new Platinum joint, especially one that looks as flashy asBablylon’s Fall, wasawesome, but that’s about it, and it’s coming in a nebulous “2019” window so we might not even hear about that one for a while....

Animal Crossing was second We’re at the point in 2020 where we’re celebratingthe best of the best(or the worst of the worst!). It’s an interesting time for takes, and that includes this recent, and interesting, “Best of 2020” award from Famitsu. The outlet, using their influence, managed to corral 132 game developers, as well as gaming celebrities (“voice actors” is a descriptor used, but a few illustrators and entertainers voted) to choose the best titles of 2020....

Official cosplay Fire Emblem Heroeshas done well for Nintendo. I mean, it’s kind of funny that Mario for all intents and purposes failed on the mobile platform as a premium game, but a gashapon gambling free-to-playFire Emblemgame became a hit, but that’s how the cookie crumbled. As the success of getting whales to spend hundreds of dollars trying to get a 5-Star Marth roll (coincidentallyyou can get a free five star now), Nintendo has released a live action commercial on their mobile channel, asking players to “choose their legends....

Fortniteis no stranger to anime crossover events, with the likes ofDragon Ball Super,Attack on Titan, andJujutsu Kaisen. Now, we’re getting yet another anime debut with theKaiju No. 8xFortnitecollab. Here’s what you can expect with this crossover, including when it will discontinue, skins, and weapons. How long will the Kaiju No. 8 bundle be available in Fortnite? TheKaiju No. 8bundle is available for 3,800 V-Bucks. You’ll likely spend $36.99 to gain the 5,000 V-Bucks bundle in the store, which should be more than enough to cover the pack....

There’s not much to say about theGod of War Collectionthat hasn’t already been said about the two games —God of WarandGod of War II— that will ship as part of this single Blu-ray Disc collection. The games are both amazing, and on a personal level, two of my favorite videogames ever. Yes, I’m aGod of Warfanboy — I admit it. So outside of the games themselves, here’s what you have to look forward to when the game ships this November....

Running would be a good idea Happy Godzilla Day, Destructoid! And what better way to celebrate the King of the Monsters than by stomping all over your fellow competitiors in Mediatonic’s battle royale phenomenonFall Guys… …Well, you could always replayDestroy All Monsters, but just humor me. A costume representing building-bashing lizard is now available to purchase in theFall Guysin-game store, costing a pretty meaty 10 crowns. It looks great. He’s even carrying a little car, which is a nice touch....

Go on Microsoft is really taking their “Game Pass” and “no platform left behind” philosophy to the extreme, it seems. Although the recent Xbox Games Showcase didn’t say this specifically,IGN later confirmedthatHalo Infinitewas the start of something long term. Studio Head Chris Lee has announced thatInfiniteis going to be a platform of sorts, hosting content “for the future,” withInfinite“growing over time…as the start of the next ten years forHaloand then building that as we go with our fans and community....

Voice actor’s resume refers to ‘Lost Secrets of Un’Goro’ Blizzard had a great 2016;Overwatchwasour game of the year, and I heard almost nothing but positive things aboutWorld of Warcraft: Legion. With all that going on, it’d be easy to overlookHearthStone,which also put out a couple of great expansions themed around amagical partyandmythical goblin gangsters. According to a voice actress’s resumé, it looks like the next expansion will take things in a prehistoric direction....

Overcome slippery walls with ease There are many various weather conditions and survival mechanics you’ll run into when playingThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One of the most frustrating and difficult-to-avoid problems is slippery walls. Anytime it is raining in the game, climbing a wall is pretty much a no-go. But you can alleviate this problem with Sticky Frogs. How to farm Sticky Frogs inTears of the Kingdom Sticky Frogs are one of the more elusive ingredients you can find inTears of the Kingdom....

The Sword of Light inShadow of the Erdtreeis a disco ball in straight-sword form. If you want to buff your Holy damage with the added bonus of shooting more lasers than a novelty lamp from Spencer’s, you’ll just need to complete two simple steps. First, get the Stone-Sheathed Sword First thing’s first, we’ll need an unassuming looking stone sword found in the Ruins of Rauh. It’s only obtainable after you unclog the area’s Spirit Spring, shortly after the section of Scarlet Rot and red Pest enemies....

Being able to respec in a Soulslike like The First Berserker Khazan opens up the ability to try new builds or retool one that needs a bit of work. Respecs are also unlimited in the game, so long as you know where to look and how it works. How to repec your character in The First Berserker Khazan To respec in The First Berserker Khazan, you need an item called the Primeval Regression Orb, an Epic-rarity item....