Some of whom even got to make an acceptance speech This was supposed to be an awards show, right? Maybe “The Game Awards” is the wrong name for what I just watched. Perhaps “Non-Platform Specific December E3 Keynote-Like Show” would be more apt given that a trailer for a monkey game got more time in the show than the wonderfulOvercooked 2, which took home Best Family game. Oh well. Guess it doesn’t matter at this point....

Guess what, it looks a lot like Hotline Miami A YouTube user namedLennyReviewshas stumbled across some alpha footage ofHotline Miami 2and has posted a whopping 80-minute-plus video of the hotly anticipated release from Dennatron and Devolver Digital. This is supposedly early footage of the game but it looks legit; staggering amounts of violence and super cool electronic music? Yes, looks like aHotline Miamikinda game to me. I’m usually wary of long videos showing off big chunks of a game, especially so long before release, but Devolver has confirmed that what’s in the video takes place within the first few acts of the game and is spoiler free....

You can go about it a few different ways So here’s the thing aboutSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate— you only start with a handful of fighters! Yep I know, it sounds rough, but in the grand scheme of things you’ll have plenty of time to experiment with the entire roster after spending a day (or less) getting them. The old fashioned grind Every single fighter inSmashcan be unlocked in its standard mode over time....

Transmedia synergy! Your browser does not support iframes. With the release of theDefiancevideogamecomes the start of theDefiancetelevision show. Apparently the show did pretty good, pulling in a total of 2.7 million viewers for the premiere. That’s great to hear, considering I’ve doubted every part of this concept since day one. Whether this momentum will last remains to be seen. So, who’s watched the show? I got about ten minutes in before I realized I don’t want to get invested in yet another sci-fi show that will probably get canceled....

Versus Evilhas announcedthat Jukai Studio’s horror game Stray Souls will release on August 05, 2025. It is coming to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One platforms. Stray Soulstakes place in the town of Aspen Falls, where protagonist Daniel has inherited his Grandmother’s house. He renovates the interior and quickly sells it on the booming real estate market to afford his education. No, I’m joking. The town is full of monsters....

Local co-op confirmed It seems like word ofNex Machinahas started to spread, but in case you haven’t heard of it yet, this is an arcade shooter fromResogunstudio Housemarque andDefender,Robotron: 2084, andSmash TVdesigner Eugene Jarvis. It looks and plays like you’d expect it would from that description. The PC and PlayStation 4 launch is now set for June 20, and along with that date, the studio has also confirmed local co-op. I’m trying not to let my expectations get the better of me, but this really is hitting all the right notes....

Welcome to Destructoid’s walkthrough for the Narzissenkreuz Adventure, a World Quest inGenshin Impact. The Narzissenkreuz Adventure Walkthrough Start the quest by heading to Chemin de L’Espoir in Fontaine. Your attention will be drawn to a small Oceanid named Ann, who will ask you for help. Swim down to the northwest, following the ravine to reach a large underwater room named Annapausis. You’ll find a Hydro Finch Mimic being attacked by a Tainted Water Droplet....

A powerful boon, if you can use them Honkai: Star Railfeatures simple combat, but it contains many nuances that add a bit of depth. For example, you may have seen reference to “follow-up attacks” in the game. From the outside looking in, you may think there’s aPersona-style system of extra attacks that you’ve completely ignored up to this point. In actuality, follow-up attacks inHonkai Star Railare a bit more specific....

In your quest to rid yourselves of the terrifying mind flayer parasites inBaldur’s Gate 3, you’ll undoubtedly encounter a number of tough battles. When things get rocky between those battles, you’ll want to stop and take the load off at camp. But how do you find and set up your camp inBaldur’s Gate 3? There’s no place like a BG3 camp To access your camp, press the R2 trigger (on PS5) or press the corresponding button (on PC)....

Like all good looter shooter games that require a ton of grinding, finishing your story playthrough ofThe First Descendantis just the beginning. One of the first things you should do immediately is enter hard mode. However, it isn’t guaranteed to be unlocked and available when the story is over. But trust me, this difficulty is worth the extra work. Here’s how to unlock Hard Mode inThe First Descendant. Finish the normal story and every Zone Recon mission Yes, step one to unlock Hard Mode is finishing the main story....

Source Crystals rule everything around me, S.C.R.E.A.M. If you’ve been on the fence aboutInjustice 2, its premium currency might help you with your decision. Source Crystals,announced by NetherRealm forum administrator GypsyWB, is an in-game currency that’s purchasable with real world money to use toward cosmetics and faster leveling in certain cases. Not to be confused withInjustice 2‘s gear system (which unlocks new moves, better stats, etc. through gameplay), Source Crystals “aren’t required to progress or advance in the game and can’t be used to purchase Gear or an advantage in gameplay”according to GypsyWB....

Polygonal Phantasies In a little over a month’s time, we will be welcoming old-school gaming hero Klonoa back into our humble little lives. Bandai Namco is preparing for the release of the remasteredKlonoa Phantasy Reverie Serieson PC and consoles, and has droppeda short, nostalgia-sparkingclip from the retro adventures. As previously reported,Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Seriesis a compendium containing remasters of the 2008 Wii releaseKlonoa: Door to Phantomile(itself a remake of the 1997 PlayStation original) and the 2001 PS2 sequelKlonoa: Lunatea’s Veil....

Also,Lunark A great NIS game is coming back in style to usher in this week of the Nintendo eShop, and it’s none other thanGrimGrimoire OnceMore. If the title didn’t clue you in, this is a new version of 2007’sGrimGrimoire(which, in classic Vanillaware/NIS fashion around that time, was a PS2 exclusive). It’s actually out on April 4, and we’ll have a review for you to peruse around launch time. What’s on the horizon for the Nintendo Switch?...