Look at this bushel of happiness on the PoPoLoCrois Farm Story Japanese cover

Wouldja look at it? Okay, I know no one cares that much about farm sims or things like that these days unless they’re teeming with in-app purchases. OrPoPoLoCrois, for that matter. But for some reason, I really like both. I also really like the Japanese box art forPoPopLoCrois Farm Story. Enjoy it there below, and the above screen because we haven’t really gotten much out of the upcoming 3DS jaunt. It’s headed for release in Japan on June 18, but given the localizations ofStory of SeasonsandHarvest Moon: The Lost Valley, it’s not too far out of the realm of possibility that we could see this coming over too....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Emily Carter

Megadimension Neptunia VII for Switch appears on Korean ratings board

Nep. The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea is at it again with all the unintended hot scoops. This time, the frequent leaker of releasesappears to have outeda Nintendo Switch port of 2015 JRPG sequelMegadimension Neptunia VII. Already available on PS4 and PC,Megadimension Neptunia VIIis one of the larger-scale titles in the goofyNeptuniafranchise, and sees everyone’s favourite pudding-lover Nep Nep transported to a mysterious new dimension, where she learns of a dangerous shift in the balance of power that threatens the very existence of Gameindustri itself....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Daniel Evans

Metroid Dread just got a demo for those still on the fence about it

Normalize post-launch demos Metroid Dreadhas proven itself to be one of the most celebrated games of the fall. Not only did itreview very wellacross the board, but it’s also proven to be a hit at retail with big sales inJapanand theUK. For longtime fans of the series, it’s really satisfying to see it receive this level of recognition after so many years of waiting for it to become a reality. I still have yet to dive into my copy, but if you’re unsure about the game, Nintendo has released aMetroid Dreaddemoyou can download today....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Kimberly Johnson

Missing Skyrim DLC heading to PlayStation 3 in February

‘Dragonborn’ dated for Steam If the technical issues ofThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimon PlayStation 3 didn’t phase you, that version’sabsent downloadable contentlikely did. After a whole lot of waiting on our part, Bethesda has announced that PS3 players will get title update 1.8 andDragonborn,Hearthfire, andDawnguardin February. To lessen the sting a bit, the content will be half price during each individual launch week. Additionally, Bethesdahas nailed downthe Steam release date forDragonborn: Tuesday,February 5....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Harry King

Mortal Kombat X PC dev is ‘working around the clock’ fixing issues

PC should have been delayed along with 360 and PS3 The PC versionofMortal Kombat Xwas broken at launch. High Voltage Software (not NetherRealm) was responsible for the port, and it seems it’s aware of all of the issues it has caused over the past week or so. Detailing the situation over on its Facebook page, the studio noted, “We’ve been working around the clock to address any outstanding issues with MKX....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Angela Maldonado

New Ghost in the Shell anime is targeting 2026 release

Studio SARU and Production I.G have just unveiled a teaser for an upcomingGhost In The Shellanime, titled onlyThe Ghost In The Shell. The originalGhost in the Shellis based on the manga of the same name, and this new project seems to be a new adaptation of that. New media in theGhost In the Shellfranchise isn’t necessarily a rare thing, though, with the franchise spanning multiple animated adaptations, video games, and even an infamous Hollywood movie that starred Scarlett Johansson....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Kayla Padilla

New Rise of the Tomb Raider footage shows hella zombies

I may have to replay this Rise of the Tomb Raiderhas a bit more life in it yet, as it hasn’t even hit the PS4. When it does in October, it’ll be in the form of a “20 Year Celebration” version, complete with new skins, endurance mode co-op, a single player DLC, VR support, and a zombie mode that sees Lara defending her mansion (all of which will come to PC and Xbox one outside of VR)....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Allison Summers

No Man’s Sky: How to find a Portal

Portals inNo Man’s Skyallow players to instantly jump to any planet within a galaxy. This is an extremely useful feature inNo Man’s Skywhich allows players to share their world with other players. Moreover, it can also help players travel to a new galaxy without having to spend a lot of time and resources to exit their current galaxy. Portals can be found on all planets in a star system. To activate a portal, players first have to learn how to use it, which is taught during the Atermis Path storyline....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Donald Mooney

Oblivion headlines new backward compatible titles

Now I’m lost, in Oblivion! Want a crazy little piece of trivia? Destructoid launched four days beforeOblivionin 2006. Yes, both this site and the game are over 10 years old, which is an incredible feat. Both are still being talked about all these years later and both can now be accessed on an Xbox One (well, Destructoid was always able to, but you get the idea). The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivionheadlines a decent list of new backward compatible titles, withTrine 2also being a standout....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Zachary Lawrence Jr.

Phasmophobia Grafton Farmhouse rework map guide

Phasmophobia’sGrafton Farmhouse map underwent a rework and officially launched with an entirely new design on Jul 19, 2025. Although the basic bones of the previous structure remain, everything else about it feels entirely new, so you may need some help navigating through it. Jumping into exploring a fresh location without knowing what you’re in for can be tough, so it’s best to prepare before you go in to avoid getting caught in dangerous situations....

May 19, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Andre Bolton

Preview: NHL 13

EA’sNHLseries has been pretty damn great for a while now, and the latest entry in the franchise shows no signs of mucking up its track record. The team is sticking to making great hockey games. No plans to just skate on by here; the plucky team is setting lofty goals, as hokey as that might sound to those who claim all sports games are mere roster updates. In his review ofNHL 12, the immortal Samit Sarkar maintained the greatness of the series’ previous entry, but said that12had more subtle improvements than flashy ones....

May 19, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Gary Black

Primeval Earth codes (August 2025)

Updated: June 08, 2025 We looked for new codes! Survival is the main objective ofPrimeval Earth, and surviving in this game is anything but easy. Not only can dinosaurs die without food and water, but they can also be killed by other predators. Joining a group is often the best way to survive, but if you prefer a challenge, then stay solo. Fossils are necessary for unlocking more dinosaur breeds, so make sure you collect a ton of them for free with the help ofPrimeval Earthcodes....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Erika Cohen

Resident Evil 3 guide: Get this item before leaving the hospital

The courtyard item box is tantalizingly out of reach for Carlos There’s an item box inResident Evil 3‘s hospital courtyard that’s hard to miss, but how do you actually reach the dang thing? Let me put it this way: my run time took a big hit while I tried to find the answer. It’s a great reward, to the point where you’ll be bummed if you miss it, so I thought I’d break it down....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Nancy Miller