Google Stadia, a platform that I enjoyed immensely as myDestiny 2streaming device,shut down in early 2023. This left fans like me in the lurch, but Google has provided a way for us to make our controllers useful forever. However, time is running out to do so, as we’ve got to do it before the end of 2024. If you turn on Bluetooth mode for your Stadia controller, you can use it with your computer and fondly remember the time when it was possible to stream games to pretty much any screen with great quality visuals and responsive controls....

Well, at least two of them are worth owning The first thing that came to mind whenDisney Infinitywas announced was aWreck-It Ralph-themed campaign. With multiple settings that weren’t fully explored in the film, the franchise is a goldmine of locations, and I would have loved to have seen them in some form. But that dream was not meant to be, as Avalanche Studios currently has no Play Set planned for Ralph and his best friend Vanellope....

Alhaitham is a powerful DPS character inGenshin Impact, but is he worth pulling for your account? Here’s a breakdown of Alhaitham’s pros and cons, as well as a dive into his Constellations and weapon value. How good is Alhaitham in Genshin Impact? In terms of raw strength,Alhaitham isone of the strongest characters inGenshin Impact. If you are looking for an on-field Dendro DPS unit, or just a strong character to carry your team through theSpiral Abyss, Alhaitham will serve you well....

As a reminder Cyclops and Colossus are coming soon for free too Over the past few days, eagled-eyedMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3fans have spotted a bit of info on the Japanese landing page for the site, and it’s good news. Here’s the key passage (translated): “From now on, different version costumes for all playable characters will be distributed free of charge until early 2020.” Now we already knew that Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, and Hulk were getting free costume DLC soon, but this updated notation seems to suggest that the powers that be will continue that train for the next six months or so....

DLC…DLC finds…a way Activision has sent us a great deal of information regardingCall of Duty: Black Ops III‘s upcoming zombie mode today, revealed at its San Diego Comic-Con panel. For starters, the all-new zombies cast features Jeff Goldblum (!), Heather Graham, Neal McDonough (love this guy), Ron Perlman (love him too), and Robert Picardo. It’s called “Shadows of Evil,” and will launch with the game on November 6. It apparently features the biggest narrative yet, and is featured in a 1940s “film-noir era” setting, with magician, femme-fatale, cop, and boxer archetypes....

Japanese media retailerTsutayais running aMetal Gear Solidpromotion online, listing the 15 favorite films of developer Hideo Kojima, the creative mind behind Konami’s popular series. The list (spotted bySiliconera) is heavy on the Western action films, and reads like a Spike TV weekend “Movies for Guys Who Like Movies” marathon: It’s hard to argue with any of these, as they’re all great examples of solid, action/suspense cinema. It is a bit disappointing that there are no real curveballs on this list, though....

I’m hoping for the eyebrows snitch from The Force Awakens One thing that the licensed LEGO video games are well renowned for is their tendency to squeeze in as many characters as possible, taking even the most ancillary cast members and re-imagining them in Minifig form.LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagawill be no different. Speaking in an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine, (via GamesRadar) TT Games’ lead hub designer Dawn McDiarmid states that the latest in a long line ofLEGO Star Warsreleases will include some 800 unique characters, with around 300 of them available to unlock and play as you battle your way through the epic nine-film saga....

In what looks to be a new series of articles in the style ofhis talks with Sigestato Itoi, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is conducting a series of interviews with the development team working onSuper Mario Galaxy. Hosted over at theofficial Wii site, the first part of the article sees Iwata talking to game producer Shimizu and director Koizumi about the early development and conceptualization of Mario’s latest, as well as covering their working relationship with Shigeru Miyamoto....

It would seem that enough people bought Capcom’s digital re-release ofMarvel vs. Capcom 2, since there’s plenty more where that came from. Headed to PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade this September,Marvel vs. Capcom OriginscombinesMarvel Super HeroesandMarvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes. In terms of new features,Marvel vs. Capcom Originsis packing GGPO-enhanced online play that includes eight-person lobbies and a spectator mode; “HD graphical upgrades”; dynamic challenges; and replay saving....

Monopoly GO’sMarvel season is about collecting cash and dice in events alongside famous superheroes, with Claw Course being Wolverine’s time to shine. Unlike previous events, Claw Course has a whopping 50 rewards to claim, making climbing through its ranks more important than ever and winning the final prize. All Claw Course tournament rewards in Monopoly GO Monopoly GO’sClaw Course tournament has 50 reward tiers to claim until June 16, 2025. This one has far more rewards than usual, with 24,865 dice and five sticker packs available....

Tiny, adorable, and evil The insane 2D MOBAAwesomenautshas been trucking along fora full year, continuously being updated with new characters, maps, and other goodies — on Windows and Mac, of course. Developer Ronimo Games is not through with the game yet and has prepared a brand new character for you all happy people. During a special TwitchTV livestream yesterday, the devs pulled the lid back on Ayla, the spunky devil girl who can encase herself in a massive psychokinetic rage sphere for heavy close-range damage....

Sonuva… relax, OverClocked ReMix! This is your third album in a 30-day period! Do you guys need a cold shower? A punching bag to let out all that surplus energy? Seriously, you guys need to get a grip! The guys who never know when to take a rest are back with an arrangement album that covers some relatively uncovered territory.ARMed and DANGerousis a celebration of the music of that Old West-influenced RPG series,Wild Arms....

It’s been a month already since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched. Let that sink in for a moment, Destructoid. But not for too long, as we have to have a discussion overMario Kart Worldand its price. It has and will likely always be a big sticking point, and the conversation hasn’t died down after launch. So, I want to use this article as a pseudo-way for the community to come together and decide once and for all if Mario Kart World is worthy of being Nintendo’s first 80-dollar game....