Do not steal I’m proud to announce we’ve finally peaked, we’ve come to the long-awaited destination, we’ve created a hedgehog. But, not just any hedgehog, the Destructoid hedgehog. Now before anyone decides to leave “name suggestions,” let me be as clear as possible — he has no name. As the original creator of the Destructoid hedgehog, I can confirm our hedgehog is nameless, as he finds “names” to be pointless....
It’s free for Vive and Rift Those maniacs at Dinosaur Games actually did it! They broughtDesert Bus— a game about painstakingly driving from Tuscon to Las Vegas in real time, without breaks — to virtual reality.Desert Bus VRisavailable todayas a free download on Steam for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Besides having more modern visuals, this version also supports multiplayer in which “passengers can sit, wave, and even throw ads of paper at the driver....
Now this is a collector’s edition I can get behind! Sonyhas revealedtheKillzone 3: Helghast Edition, packed with all sorts of stuff that any fan of orange-eyed space fascists will love. And all for $129.99 too. Yikes! The centerpiece is the rather nifty Helghast helmet replica which opens up to reveal an art book, a Super Voucher and a copy of the game. You also get a 6.5″ action figure of a semi-cloaked Helghast marksman, which comes fully articulated and will not be sold at retail....
Stop making that racquet As reported earlier this week, two more characters are headed to Nintendo’s Mario Tennis Aces on Nintendo Switch: PerennialSuper Mario Kartfavourite Koopa Troopa and randomSuper Mario Bros.enemy Blooper. Two trailers starring the new contenders have been released by Nintendo of Japan, showing the iconic villains taking to the court for a bit of smash action (No, notthatSmash). Blooper, having no legs, is given a helping hand by everyone’s favourite fishing buddy, Lakitu....
Monopoly GO’sFoam for Funds tournament has arrived for the first time this season. Although the Fountain Partners event is now over, you still have the opportunity to score points, get thousands of dice, and land yourself some rare stickers to trade. Here’s the complete list of Foam for Funds tournament rewards. AllMonopoly GOFoam for Funds tournament rewards and milestones Monopoly GO’sFoam for Funds tournament has 25 rewards to obtain until Aug 10, 2025, at 2 p....
‘We don’t have anything to announce at this time’ With cross-platform multiplayer becoming more common, a lot of fans were hoping that the PC version ofMonster Hunter: Worldwould work with either the Xbox One or PS4 versions of the game. Capcom launchedStreet Fighter Vwith the ability, for instance, but that won’t be a reality forWorld. Talking with PC Gamer,Worldproducer Ryozo Tsujimoto confirmed that the game will not be supporting cross-platform play at release....
Not to be confused withPocky and Rocky, a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming puzzle platformerPapo & Yohas just graced our presence, compliments of GDC. If you’re not familiar with the project, it looks like a mix betweenBanjo Kazooie(complete with a backpack hover companion!) andIco. Development is being handled by the studio Minority, and it’s their first project. Right now, while the trailer looks excellent for a PSN game, it’s still a little rough around the edges, and could use some polish before release....
Not content with simply being able to access Xbox LIVE from your Xbox 360 and your PC? A recent job listing is hinting that Microsoft may be looking to fill the gap between Xbox LIVE and Windows Mobile devices. Microsoft is currently looking for a Principal Program Manager to bring “Xbox LIVE enabled games to Windows Mobile.” This would also included “avatar integration, social interaction, and multi-screen experiences.” There are already plenty of ways to view your Xbox LIVE friends list on your mobile phones, with various programs already available for iPhone and even Android-based mobile devices....
While we are still waiting on official numbers, it sounds like the PlayStation Vita has not sold through all of the estimated initial shipment of 700,000 units. The superhuge retailers in Japan, like Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera, have said that you could pick up a Vita on launch day without pre-order, saysAndriasang. NeoGAF found that some Japanese sites were reporting estimated sell-throughs at 85 percent for the WiFi model and 56 percent for the 3G model....
A new title from Blendo Games Blendo Games, the developers behindThirty Flights of LovingandGravity Bone, have released a video for their upcoming project,Quadrilateral Cowboy. Besides having one of the best titles ever,Quadrilateral Cowboyis a game about using programming code to hack and solve puzzles. I would doubt that any previous knowledge of programming is required, though only time will tell. The possibilities seem almost endless when it comes to puzzle solving of this nature....
Our favorite question wins a free game! Radio Destructoid is our official community-focused podcast! Join hostsConor Elsea(US Community Manager),Bill Platt(Community Playdate Manager),Kyle MacGregor(Associate Editor),Occams Electric Toothbrush(Community Blogs Manager), andMr Andy Dixonas they talk about their favorite Dtoid community happenings! It’s time for another episode of Radio Destructoid! On last week’s show, we welcomed our two new co-hosts into the fat fold: Bill Platt and Occams Electric Toothbrush. And this week, community member Hyper Lemon Buster Cannon graces us with his presence!...
Freestyle solos are way too much fun [Disclosure: Nick Chester, who is currently employed at Harmonix, previously worked at Destructoid. As always, no relationships, personal or professional, were factored into the preview.] Rock Band 4is spearheading the rhythm game revival and bringing some cool new features to the genre at the same time. The basicRock Bandexperience remains the same; players can choose between using guitar, bass, drums, or a microphone to play their way through an ever growing library of songs....
Mario and Zelda? That was one hell of a guess Exclusive to the Wii U version ofScribblenauts Unlimitedare characters and items fromMarioandThe Legend of Zelda, as shown above. But you already knew that,didn’t you? Either way, the fun is in seeing these characters drawn in theScribblenautsstyle, not necessarily the announcement of their inclusion. That Yoshi is so adorable. According to 5th Cell and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Maxwell can summon the Nintendo crew and items, which should provide material for some funny YouTube videos....
