[Editor’s Note: We’re not just a (rad) news site — we also publish opinions/editorials from our community & employees like this one, though be aware it may not jive with the opinions of Destructoid as a whole, or how our moms raised us. Want to post your own article in response? Publish it now on ourcommunity blogs.] When I first saw the theme for this month’s Musing,Digital Devil Sagaimmediately came to mind....

‘Might have some Mafia news very soon!’ Mafia IIwas released in 2010 to a decent amount of acclaim, and since then fans have been waiting for news of another entry. We may have gotten a hint this week, as a voice actor for the series, Rick Pasqualone, recently chatted with fans on Twitter and talked about theMafiafranchise for the first time in ages. Responding to a fan, Pasqualone stated, “Thanks.Might have someMafianews very soon!...

Even though support has been there for years Here’s a big ol’ whoopsie from Hangar 13. When the developer released “definitive editions” of bothMafia IIandMafia IIIlast week, it inadvertently stripped outMafia IIIenhancements for the high-end consoles. Or, it forgot they existed in the first place. It’s all very confounding. Digital Foundry discovered thatMafia III: Definitive Editiondoesn’t have support for PS4 Pro and Xbox One X enhancements (as reported by its sister siteEurogamer)....

Baddies causing a racquet (Yep, using that one again) Hot onthe delicate heels of Pauline, Nintendo has announced two more characters who are set to join the ever-growing roster of Switch sports titleMario Tennis Aces, both of whom are standard baddies from theSuper Mario Bros.series. First up is undead Koopa Troopa Dry Bones. Dry Bones is recognised by his skeletal frame, ability to reanimate himself, and amusing xylophone sound effect – standard for all skeletons – when he falls apart upon impact....

Knock on wood Some people have been waiting what feels like ages forNi no Kuni II. Given thatWrath of the White Witchdropped in 2011 in Japan (and the DS original in 2010), it has been close to an age. Ni no Kuni IIpromises more Level-5 goodness, more Ghibli style charm (note that Studio Ghibli is not directly involved this time, but the project’s character designer was formerly with the company) and what seems to be a giant world to explore — naturally, for folks who adored the original, all the delays have been painful....

Although known mainly for its wealth of (sometimes very expensive) graphics cards, Nvidia is also at the forefront of cloud gaming. Its GeForce Now subscription service allows players to game online without having to have a hefty PC jammed with powerful hardware. However, something is on the horizon which doesn’t appear to be going down well. According to arecent poston the Nvidia blog, a monthly playtime limit is coming into effect at the start of 2025....

You’ve readConrad’s preview, seengameplay footage, and consideredMaurice’s analysis. You’ve looked at screenshots, heard arguments both for and against, and perhaps even pronounced your own. You’ve found out that it’s coming next February, a rather short time for a game that existed as little more than a rumor for so long. Point is, EA is trying to bring back Bullfrog’s old classicSyndicatein a big way, and it’s making all the usual promises to “keep true” to the original game’s legacy....

Updated graphics and rebalancing TheContra/Ninja GaideninspiredOnikenis coming to Steam this Wednesday, developer JoyMasher has informed Destructoid. The Steam release will come with a few updates in tow, including updated visuals, new and rearranged soundtracks, and level balancing. You’ll also get leaderboards and achievements, as well as the new Hardcore mode, which forces you to beat the game without continues, and rewards you with a new ending. If you love old school platformers I’d highly recommendOniken, as it’s a blast to play....

There are a variety of different types of Merchant spread across the islands of Palpagos. From Seeds to Ammo and everything between, there’s one who sells what you need. Here’s the rundown of all static Merchants, where to find them and what they sell. Whether you’re running low on ammunition while flush with gold or you just fancy a new piece of headgear, there’s a Merchant in Palpagos somewhere who likely has what you’re looking for....

Get to walking [Update:ThePikmin Bloomdownload rollout is live in the US! You can find ithere on the App Storeandhere on Google Play.] Within the span of a week after the launch ofPokemon Go, Niantic went from “that weird company that made Ingress” to a global superstar, grossing millions from their Pocket Monster project. After they took off, they collaborated forHarry Potter: Wizards Unite, amid other upcoming IP-based deals likeTransformersandCatan. Now they’re poised for aPikmin Bloomdownload rollout....

The second-anniversary update also includes a community challenge with boosted animals Fans have a reason to revisitPlanet Zooon its second birthday, as there’s a free update that adds the black and white ruffed lemur as well as Bernie’s Bakes, a new cake shop. You gotta love lemurs, and this particular species is pretty iconic — you can never have too many animal options in a zoo management game, especially primates.Planet Zooalready had thering-tailed lemurandred ruffed lemur, so the black and white ruffed lemur ismore like a bonus, which makes total sense as a free second-anniversary update....

Tons of 2K 2K has dumped a lot of games on Sony’s PlayStation Now streaming service, includingBorderlands 1, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Darkness II, Spec Ops: The Line, Duke Nukem Forever, BioShock, BioShock 2, BioShock Infinite, XCOM: Enemy Unknown,andNBA 2K14. Nearly all of these games, quality aside, have been part of a major conversation at one point, and are probably worth at leastexperiencingon some level, even if it’s just to see how badForeveris....

Stars — they’re just like us! It’s actually been 6 years sinceBejeweled 3and a cool 15 since the series’ first iteration, even if I still can’t reliably spellBejeweledcorrectly. One of the reasons King is worth$6 billionis its match-3Candy Crush, which hadn’t even been released whenBejeweled 3came out (neither were out in 1989 when Sega put outColumns, either, but hey). PopCap, having just delivered the surprisingly great, full 3D shooterPlants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, is back to serving those seeking more fleeting diversion with the newly releasedBejeweled Stars....