The new Mario voice actor has officially been revealed

It’s official: we have a new voice actor for Mario! And no, it isn’t Chris Pratt. Rumors swirled about who might take up the Italian plumber’s big shoes after longtime voice Charles Martinet announcedhis departurefrom the role. Well, it’s now confirmed that Mario, as well as Luigi, will be played by voice actor Kevin Afghani inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder. It’s unknown if he will play the role in future titles....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Lauren Pierce

The Weekend Hotness: Everybody walk the dinosaur

With the closing of PAX, we bid a tearful farewell to Zackasaurus. ‘Til we meet again inSuper Time Force! We’ve got a little pile of PAX floor impressions for your reading pleasure, and I’m sure more will plop down the chute tomorrow. Aside from PAX jubilation,Sup Holmes?welcomes freshman iOS developer Sophie Houlden,Beat Down Boogie poses as Destructoid staff and supplies us with photos from Dragon*Con in Atlanta, an official date for GaymerCon has been set, andHalf-Lifefan remakeBlack Mesais finally ready for the big time....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Douglas Berg

There’s a new Wii U bundle coming to the UK, and it’s good

Is that a kid or a squid in that kart? Mario Kart 8andSplatoonare both pretty good games that came exclusively to the Wii U. The Wii U is a pretty nice console that’s not selling very well. Nintendo’s solution? A 32GB Wii U bundled with digital copies of our favorite kart racer and squid kid shooter. Mario Kart 8will come pre-installed on the console.Splatoonwill come in the form of a download code in the box....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Jill Rubio

Todd Howard reveals his picks for Most Influential Game ahead of BAFTA Awards

The BAFTA Games Awards 2025 will kick off next week. In the run-up to the ceremony, fans from all over the world are asked to put in their two cents for the Most Influential Video Game of All Time. Cue Mr. Skyrim himself, Todd Howard, chiming in with his own opinion. In a recent post on X, the Bethesda co-founder gave a couple of shout-outs to some notable video games from the past....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Stephanie Alvarez

Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD new details, $15 price

Tony Hawk Pro Skater HDwas revealed at this weekend’s Spike VGA show. Tony Hawk himself said that this game combines the best parts of the first two THPS titles and bumps them up to HD. Today, Activision sends along more details on the upcoming digital release. First off, good news.Tony Hawk Pro Skater HDwill be priced at about $15. Robomodo is the developer. They’ve combined new visuals with “the best controls ever in a Tony Hawk game” to make this game that focuses on linking tricks....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Erin Palmer

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD title update allows reverts

On every level! Well, folks, I’m continuing on my journey to beone of the only people in the gaming industryto coverTony Hawk HD— I hope you’re enjoying the ride! In recent news, it seems as if Robomodo has patched the 360 version of the game to allow reverts for every stage. The PS3 version was patched last week, and the PC version update is coming soon. Originally, reverts were only planned for theupcomingTony Hawk 3DLClevels, but now they’re for everyone, it seems....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Anthony George

TTD 3 codes [WHIPLASH | +9]

Added new codes! If you like to dance and meet new people,TTD 3is for you! In this fun experience, you’re able to enjoy numerous fun activities while hanging out with your pals or making new friends. Emotes, cool outfits, and awesome dance moves make this experience even more fun! To purchase all of these items, you need Tokens, and the quickest way to get them is by redeemingTTD 3codes. Grab the codes listed below before they expire and get a bunch of fantastic items that will make this experience a million times better!...

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Angela Henson

Two Point Museum is awesome, and now’s the time to check it out

Back in 2018 whenTwo Point Hospitalfirst came out, I don’t think anyone truly expected the developer to spin out a whole franchise. In 2025, though, we haveTwo Point CampusandTwo Point Museum, and the latter, in particular, is an absolute delight. Make no mistake, I adored bothHospitalandCampusin their own ways.Two Point Hospitalcame about as an honest-to-goodness, albeit goofy, follow-up to the legendaryTheme Hospital, and it very well could’ve stood on its own as a standalone product....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Sherry Webb

Ultimate Guide on How to Get the Son of Rowan Trait in Verse Piece

Quests inVerse Piececan be challenging, especially the 2nd Awakening one. However, we have a new quest that is equally difficult. To help you complete it and get the new trait, we prepared the following guide onhow to get the Son of Rowan trait inVerse Piece. Table of Contents How to Get the Son of Rowan Trait in Verse Piece You can get the Son of RowantraitinVerse Pieceby completing the Son of Rowan quest....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Joanna Parsons

Valve releases Dota 2 mod tools and possibly Source 2 (or parts of it)

Speculation points to a ‘soft launch’ of the new engine Valve has released an alpha build of itsDota 2Workshop Toolswhich will enable folks to create, share, and play custom maps and game modes forDota 2. That’s going to behugeand if you played custom games inWarcraft III, I think you’ll agree. It’s whereDefense of the Ancientsgot its start, after all — but that was just one of numerous user-made games worth playing....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Mrs. Nicole Boyd

Wanted: Dead voice actors & cast list

No word on who plays Paws 110 Industries’ ridiculous, eccentric shooterWanted: Deadis now available on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms, introducing players to its weird, alternate timeline and the rambunctious actions of the “Shoot First and Don’t Ask Questions” Zombie Unit. you’re able to check outour review of the game right here. Part of Wanted: Dead’s weird appeal lies in its varied and intriguing cast of characters, from amnesiac lead Lt....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Miguel Ferguson

With WiiWare going, Sin and Punishment’s English release is on life support

You know, Saki didn’t return as an Assist Trophy in Smash Ultimate… Sin and Punishmentis one of the strangest cases in the history of the Wii’s Virtual Console. This Treasure Co. project was a Japanese-only Nintendo 64 game set in Japan with Japanese protagonists voice acted entirely in English. It was only after the advent of WiiWare that it saw a proper English release, complete with translated menus. But digital distribution is a double-edged sword....

July 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Patrick Lee

World of Tanks sees British artillery roll in

8.7 update brings new vehicles, updates, new map MMOWorld of Tankswill see a British invasion with the latest update. The upcoming ver. 8.7 update will bring British self-propelled guns to the battle, with everything from iconic war vehicles to a couple of prototypes that never saw combat. A vehicle with the name Conquueror Gun Carriage (pictured above) sounds like it could do serious damage. This update also brings a revamp to Soviet tanks as well as a new Russian winter map called Belogorsk....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Caitlin Aguilar