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Easily one of the best Wii games Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasureis one of the true forgotten gems on the Wii. A point and click puzzle adventure game, it focused on using the motion controls the console was based around in really intelligent ways. Simple repetitive gestures that were contextually appropriate, wrapped up in a charming if slightly childish aesthetic. Zack and Wikiwas a weird mismatch tonally, with challenging puzzle design but a youth focused visual style and identity....

It’ll still be free-to-play As far as games about making progress for the sake of progress go,AdVenture Capitalistdoes the trick. That’s not exactly an endorsement — and in fact I would specifically recommendnotplaying it or other idle/clicker games, for the sake of your sanity — but I’ve been there before, so I know how these silly things can become horribly tempting once you get going. My not-so-secret shame. AdVenture Capitalistis heading next to PlayStation 4 on August 16 (as a free-to-play title), which is novel in terms of genre and platform....

Bethesda has today made a sudden announcement, confirming the years-long rumors of anElder ScrollsMMO. Yes,The Elder Scrolls Onlineis an actual thing! Developed for PC and Mac, details are due in the June issue ofGame Informer. Matt Firor is the lead developer with Zenimax Online Studios, and the team is committed to making “the best MMO ever made — and one that is worthy ofThe Elder Scrollsfranchise.” So far, we know the game will include three factions engaged in a war for the Emperor’s throne....

It’s something many a geek has dreamed of. Being able to go where no man has gone before into an MMO based offStar Trek, where they can live long and prosper. If the game was good, they would hopefully find that resistance would be futile. Heh. Now that’s out of the way, I’m sure you’re ready to check out the state of the latest in MMO to come from Cryptic Studios, the guys behindChampions Online....

I suppose we should talk about this zoom lens attachment for the DSi, but I want to talk about the above image first. First, check out the full image in our gallery. What’s going on here? Star hoop earrings and black leather? Whoever came up with the idea of using this image to promote this product is awesome. I want to go drinking with this person. Nyko’s Zoom Case is supposed to protect your precious DSi, but it also has a port for an optional and detachable zoom lens attachment....

Free WoW Rumors that folks would get free stuff for seeing the newWarcraftmovie have been flying around for a while, and this week Blizzard sent word to Destructoid that indeed, that would be the case. If you redeem a ticket receipt from Edwards, United Artists, or Regal theaters, you’ll net a free copy ofWorld of Warcraft, which will include up to the newest expansionWarlords of Draenor, and 30 days of game time (for new players only)....

[When we’re looking for blogs on a specific topic, we’ll put out a Bloggers Wanted call. Check out the blog prompt, write your own response in the Community Blogs and tag it with the “Bloggers Wanted Essay Response” tag, and you may see your blog promoted to the front page.— JRo] This week’s topic should be something everyone can easily write about. For Bloggers Wanted, I want you to tell me about your first gaming experience, and how it got you into gaming long term....

I don’t see Tina, the best character JoiningFamily Guyin Zen’s “Balls of Glory” Pinball Pack is the vastly superiorBob’s Burgers. The table is set up on the street outside the titular restaurant, with It’s Your Funeral Home & Crematorium next door and Jimmy Pesto’s across the way. The whole family is here in some slick cel shading; Bob is manning the grill near the mustard-themed plunger, Linda is set up near a fire extinguisher toward the back, Gene is advertising in his burger costume out front, Louise is standing around across the street, and Tina… wait, where’s Tina?...

Props on that packaging Bravely Second: End Layer(video game names are just the best) hits North America on July 14, 2025, Nintendo confirmed today. If you’re in Europe, you’ll only have to wait until February 26. The collector’s edition comes with the game, the soundtrack, and a sexy-looking 250-page artbook. Really, the whole package looks great. It’s priced at $69.99.No toy for us, though. Leading up to launch, there will be a demo called “The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers” (even their demo naming is on point!...

Seven minute breakdown If our made upCall of Duty: Advanced Warfarepreviewdidn’t sate your desire for gung ho gunplay, here’s a seven minute look atTitanfall‘s I MEAN THE NEWCALL OF DUTY‘S multiplayer. The butt slams are cool, along with the player customization, but the aiming-for-photo-realism aesthetic makes this look so drab to me. At least some of the tech stuff add colorful overlays or effects. Plus, where are theVanquishrocket knee slides? You can copy from more than one game, guys....

American McGee’s Grimm, Infected: The Twin Vaccine, IL2-Surmovik: 1946, and more! [Update:Contest over! Winners will be sent their codes via Dtoid PM.] Our friends at Groupees have given us 10 codes for their latestBe Mine bundleto hand out to lucky Dtoiders! Included in the bundle are codes forAmerican McGee’s Grimm,Infected: The Twin Vaccine,ÆRENA: Clash of Champions(Early Access),Shufflepuck Cantina Deluxe,Redshirt, andIL2-Surmovik: 1946, plus bonus games, music, and other cool stuff! In addition, they’re also hosting an awesome tournament to give away an Apple II!...

Crackdown 2may have proven ratherdivisivewith the critics and gamers alike, but that hasn’t stopped Microsoft and Ruffian Games from releasing some new toys for those who enjoyed their second stint in Pacific City, in the form of the new “Toy Box” downloadable content. The DLC comes in 2 flavours. There’s the free version which gives players access to the new vehicle tag game mode as well as 6 arenas to play it in....

Fans and former developers reunite for this remake The future of theTimeSplittersfranchise looked bleak when Free Radical was bought by Crytek and nothing was heard of the series in some time. Now, a fan-madeTimeSplittersgame will see the light of day before the end of the year, thanks to Crytek and some former Free Radical devs. Eurogamer is reportingthat the game entitledTimeSplitters Rewindis being made using the CryEngine and with assets from the original game, with the blessings of Crytek....