During Sony’s E3 2012 press conference, the company was eager to talk aboutcross-platform functionalitybetween the PlayStation 3 and its Vita compadre, implying that anything the Wii U could do, its console/handheld hybridization could do better. Now, Scott Rhode has dropped the implication and simplysaidit — the PS Vita can do things the Wii U can’t. “Because we have the Vita, I think we can do a lot of special things,” Sony’s worldwide studios VP toldGI....

If you want a better chance of reaching the endgame of Monster Hunter Wilds, you’ll need a healthy collection of High Rank armor. The question is, should you choose the alpha or beta version? Both have their advantages and which you choose will depend on the needs of your building. The difference between alpha and beta armor in Monster Hunter Wilds There are a few main differences between the alpha and beta armor types inMonster Hunter Wilds....

Benjamin Franklinonce said that “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Had he been alive today, he almost certainly would have said, “oh, and the other certainty is people will keep moddingDoomuntil the end of time.” Quite the forward thinker. Anyway, here’s id Software’s iconic FPS running on a toothbrush. Just a few days ago, Twitter user atc1441 (thanks,Rock Paper Shotgun) uploaded a brief clip showingDoomrunning on a smart toothbrush. On the tiny screen of the Planck Mini, you can just about make the game out....

Oh yeah, this game Paladins: Champions of the Realmis a thing that exists, and is the newest first-person team shooter project from the folks over at Hi-Rez who created the controversialTribes AscendandSmite. While there hasn’t been a whole lot of buzz for it yet people will get a chance to check it out very soon, as the beta is scheduled for November 17. They’ve also announced a Founder’s Pack for $20....

Sup Holmes every Sunday at 4pm EST! [Sup Holmes is a weekly talk show for people that make great videogames. It airs live every Sunday at 4pm EST onYouTube, and can be found in Podcast form onLibsynandiTunes.] Last Thursday, we were happy to produce a special weekday episode of Sup Holmes with the one and only John Vignocchi. After getting his start in the enthusiast gaming press as a teenager, John moved on to Midway where he worked on various titles, including theNBA Jamseries, before moving to Disney where he currently presides as the VP of Production forDisney Infinityseries....

Age of Empires Onlineis now availablein the free-to-play section of Steam. The game has been out for about a year where it was already free to play. If you’re anything like me, then you tend to ignore games that require you to have Games for Windows installed on your computer. AoEObeing on Steam might not change the game any, but it does make it easier to access for a great many PC gamers....

There is no escape I haven’t paid a lot of attention to the costume packs forStreet Fighter V. While they are fun and all, the prices really put me off. $15 for a six-pack is just a little bit ridiculous, but when I can dress up Chun-Li as Morrigan fromDarkstalkers, I think I might have to cave. Keen fans will remember that afewDarkstalkerscostumesreleased alongside the “Arcade Edition” upgrade, but now some other characters are getting a little vampire savior love....

The Open Beta forSupervivecomes with a trove of balance updates and reworks for the various playable Hunters. While all Hunters have their own strengths and weaknesses, there are certainly some that are stronger than others on a baseline level. We’ve put together aSuperviveTier List to illustrate the strongest overall Hunters in the current Open Beta launch. Supervive Tier List for all Hunters With 16 Hunters at launch, it can be a bit overwhelming to decide which Hunters to focus on unlocking in theSuperviveOpen Beta....

Patch 1.03 now live on PS4 & PC Eliza will be grumbling out of her coffin today when she checks out the latest update to Namco Bandai’sTekken 7. The narcoleptic nosferatu has recently been enjoying an exploit that essentially allowed her unlimited supers, unlocking potential infinite combos. Patch 1.03, which has launched on PS4, fixes this issue, alongside applying tweaks for several other characters and a host of minor fixes to the game’s design....

Jim Sterling brought us an exclusive preview of the new campaign mode inLeft 4 Deadtoday. The originalL4D, not the sequel! The mode sounds pretty awesome and you can read all aboutit over here. Nick Chester is obsessed withTetris,Dale talked to Namco about all sorts of iPhone products, we checked outThe Warriorsat Comic-Con, Topher reviewedSpace Invaders: Infinity Gene,Madden Arcadeis on the way and plenty of more awesome happened on 08/04/09. Destructoid Originals:Interview: Tetris FriendsInterview: Jeremiah ‘Miah’ Slaczka unscribbles ScribblenautsPodtoid 109: Dried grapesDestructoid Interview: Namco Network’s Jonathan KromreyInterview: Left 4 Dead 2 writer Chet FaliszekHands-on: The Warriors: Street BrawlBoot Camp: EA Sports Active 30-Day Challenge (Week 3)Game Debate to the Death!...

All is grand in TV land, becauseToonami is back! That’s right! By fan demand, the gravely voiced Tom will open the hatch to the Absolution once again on May 26 for Cartoon Network’s premier action animation block, this time as a part of Adult Swim. It’s fair to say that most of us have fond memories of coming home from school and getting pumped with two hours of the kind of programming that adrenaline junkies demanded....

For all of you who are skeptical of the various methods Earlier today we ran a storyregarding the solution ofP.T.‘s final puzzle. After “looping” around the same hallway multiple times and getting to the “end,” you must fulfill a certain set of requirements to see the teaser. The YouTube channel The Grate Debate has figured out how to consistently trigger the teaser, and I wanted to confirm their methods having tested out multiple theories....

One of the best characters Overwatchhas a host of interesting characters, but Symmetra is one of my standout favorites. Her background, which involves the relatively shadowy Vishkar Corporation (the one that basically forced Lúcio’s community into poverty) is complex, as she’s not necessarily a bad person — she just thinks what she’s doing is right. Those scruples come into play in this comic, titled “A Better World,” and it’s worth a read as Blizzard basically turns her into a souped-up Mega Man in this issue....