MW3 is finally testing persistent multiplayer lobbies, and fans are delighted

Sledgehammer Games promisedCall of Dutyfans that they would test out persistent multiplayer lobbies inModern Warfare 3, and four months after making that statement, the game’s season three patch has finally added the option. Following the release of themajor April 3 update, players can now choose to remain with both the teammates and opponents that they played their previous match with, with a toggle appearing on the post-game scoreboard. Those who select it will head into another game with the same group, while those who decline will be sent back to the lobby....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Kristy Jones

Nearly 80 games on sale in Xbox Ultimate Game Sale

Xbox One and 360 What? Did you think we were lying when we said there’d be animminent Xbox Ultimate Game Sale? We love you too much to lie to you. We’re like that riddle about the two guards at a forked road leading to paradise or death, except we’re both guards and we always tell the truth. The point is that an Ultimate Game Sale is happening right now, and you could save some dough on Xbox games....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Jacqueline Ward

New Tenchu 4 trailer shows just about every way to kill a person

Tenchu 4’s websitehasbeen updated, giving us a new trailer, which details many of the game’s moves, features, and more. So, let’s get into what the video’s saying, shall we? First off, they talk about the controls. “The Wii controls will be simple so that just about anyone can use the ninja moves.” you’re able to quickly dodge from shadowy area to shadowy area by flicking the remote back and forth. The game’s controls will allow you to simply attack enemies, and when the screen suddenly pulsates, you can press the command on screen and perform a stylistic kill on the enemy....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · James Matthews

People check into Tiny Tower, but they don’t check out

I mentioned that I recently got my first iPhone, right? My absolute favorite game on the device has beenTiny Tower. I can’t get enough of it! I whip it out when I’m stopped at a red light so I can restock my stores and shuttle folks around on the elevator. It’s literally the first thing I check when I wake up in the morning. Not all is right in the world ofTiny Tower, though....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Karen Moore

Pinsir and Heracross are part of the next Pokemon distribution event

GameStop will be separately giving out Mega Stones The next Pokémon distribution event isn’t terribly exciting. From August 13 through September 17,Pokémon Xplayers can get Heracross andYplayers can get Pinsir through the Internet. More importantly, GameStop will offer code unlocks in the US for the Mega Stones needed to Mega Evolve Heracross and Pinsir. Those will first be available August 18 while supplies last. These Pokémon are normally version exclusives, but that doesn’t mean much now that the series has become online-enabled and trading is easier than ever....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Joseph Conley

Prepare for more Titanfall: EA ‘continuing partnership with Respawn’

Who could’ve ever predicted this? Hold onto your hats, folks. If you’re not wearing a hat, go put one on just so you may hold onto it. EA CEO Andrew Wilson revealed today that the publisher’s going to keep working with Respawn Entertainment. According to a message on EA’sTwitterit’s “continuing its partnership with Vince Zampella and Respawn … to bring newTitanfallexperiences to players worldwide.” Unfortunately, that statement is pretty ambiguous. Is it indication of aTitanfallsequel?...

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Erin Mccullough

Raging Mass Effect 3 fans do something for charity

The arrogantly named “Retake Mass Effect” group has decided to offset the public bitching by raising some money for Child’s Play, which fans are now cynically using to deflect criticism. I know this because Destructoid’s tips line was spammed by emails fromMass Effectfans demanding we write about it for that very purpose. Well … here you are. Here’s the story “proving” you’re not entitled, which you earned by sending us emails implying you were entitled to it....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Stacey Barry

Relive Ash Ketchum’s first adventure at Japan Expo ’17

The new hat doesn’t look bad If you’re planning on attending this year’sJapan Expoin France, then you’re able to look forward to a special treat. It turns out thatPokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, the film that’s an alternate retelling of Satoshi/Ash’s Indigo League journey, will appear at the event before its July 15 premiere in Japan. Other than that, people will get to meet Rica Matsumoto (Kamen Rider Ryukiand thePokémonanime’s first opening) and Kunihiko Yuyama (Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!...

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · William Stewart

Remedy’s previously announced free-to-play game is being rebooted as a premium title

AfterAlan Wake 2, all eyes are on Remedy, and the studio has plenty in store. It announced today that its previously announced project with Tencent will be rebooted with a few significant changes. In 2021, it was announced that Remedy and Tencent are partnering up to make a free-to-play co-op title. CodenamedVanguard, the game is being developed with the Unreal Engine instead of Remedy’s in-house Northlight engine, and there are plans to release it on PC and consoles....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Kimberly Brown

Sell Burgers to Prove Mom Wrong codes (August 2024)

Updated: July 29, 2025 Added a new code! No fast food chain can compare to your culinary skills. The finest meat from the back alley, perfectly cooked with a flame thrower, and buns meticulously stolen from the convenience store—all of these gourmet items can only be afforded by redeemingSell Burgers to Prove Mom Wrongcodes. The codes forSell Burgers to Prove Mom Wrongwill grant you money and Burgers, which you may use to expand your fast food empire....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Alexis Mejia

Splatoon Squid Sisters cosplay staaaays fresh

‘Hold on to your tentacles’ Splatoon‘s “Squid Sisters” Callie and Marie (or Aori and Hotaru, as they’re known in Japan) seem to be a big hit with theComiketcrowd, as there are more than a few pairs of cosplayers have been spotted wandering around this weekend’s otakufest in Tokyo dressed as the Inkopolis News hosts. 『コミケ88』1日目のコスプレフォトレポートその2 屈強な男性レイヤーさん、美しくかわいい女性レイヤーさんなど[なんだかおもしろい,M_Schmitt1,Ryo403965,M_wxy,Sukima Fantasy,Naxato,OR_ele]

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Christopher Pruitt

Starlight Celebration 2023 will bring magic to FFXIV

Santa Clauses are coming toFinal Fantasy XIVin droves! Snow is falling around the globe, Christmas trees are adorned with decorations and Menorahs are being lit for Hanukkah, but for those of us whose hearts dwell within the realms of Eorzea, it really is about to be the most wonderful time of the year – Starlight Celebration. This year, for the first time since they gifted us the Choir set in 2018, Starlight Celebration will be providing players with a full set of glamour items....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Joseph Leonard

Stealth Inc 2 will be heading to the Wii U as an exclusive

That was unexpected Stealth Bastard Deluxesoon grew from a small project to a rather big one, and when the once-PC exclusive was release on PS3, Vita and PS4, it made the name-change toStealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark. Now, we’re getting a full sequel — and it’s…a Wii U exclusive? Apparently the developers have a good relationship with Nintendo, and they’ve been in contact with them ever since the release of the first game....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Robert Barajas MD