Who’s a good boy? Whenever a AAA game with a good doggo companion is released, one of the first questions that most people have is, can you pet the dog? Of course, it doesn’t matter how good the graphics are, how fluid the gameplay is, or how steady the frame rate is if you can’t pet the dog. So here we are again, with the release ofFinal Fantasy XVIand its best boy, Torgal....

SFB Games hasreleased a lookat what’s coming up forCrow Country, now that it’s out in the wild. It doesn’t provide any specific dates beyond “Soon-ish,” “soon,” and “very soon,” but it does give us something to look forward to. The one thing that stands out in particular for me is hard mode. Spoiler alert, but there are a number of rewards you get for completing the game that are only useful for repeat playthroughs....

We weren’t good enough for it to happen From the earliest moments that we knew aboutPokemon: Detective Pikachu, Destructoid was at theforefront trying to get Danny DeVito, the only logical choice, to voice the titular role. While ultimately we didn’t get the right actor, we at least have a little validation for our failed quest. Speaking withGame Informerduring a visit to the production studio, the producers of the film made it aware that they had heard the cries of the many who wanted one of the greatest living dark comedy actors to voice a furry little electric rat....

Destiny 2has had a bit of a rough time afterthe launch of theLightfallDLCearlier in 2023. Following a troubled set of releases that came at a higher price than ever before in the history ofDestiny, as well as a “disastrous” State of the Game blog post detailing what the developer has in store for the game in the coming months, it hasn’t been a grand old time for the players. Destiny 2Game director Joe Blackburn has, therefore, taken to Twitter/X in an attempt to assuage the community to some extent....

What are your hopes/dreams/wishes for the next DMC? Fans have been tirelessly speculating aboutDevil May Cry 5formonths on end, and they’re increasingly of the opinion that this E3 will finally betheE3 where Dante gets his due. The mood is right. This week, fans on the DMC Discord discovered a recentdomain registrationfor devilmaycry5.com. It was handled through GMO Internet, the same registrar used for Capcom sites like residentevil7.com and monsterhunter.com, and the domain was updated a just few days ago, on June 1....

Being able to transfer over your money and Persona Compendium to a new save inPersona 5 Tacticawould be fantastic: well, we’re in luck! Here’s what we know about aPersona 5 TacticaNew Game Plus mode. Will there be aPersona 5 TacticaNew Game Plus mode? After you complete your strategy RPG journey with thePersona 5crew, there will be a New Game Plus mode. According toTechRaptor, Atlus shared a few screens of the upcoming game....

Getshapezwhile you’re at it Hey everyone, are you ready to add another game to your pile of gifts from Tim Sweeney? I know I am, and I swear I’ll find the time to play everything in my expanding library of freebies. All I need to do is discover that pocket dimension where time ceases to exist and I amgold. From now until April 14,Dying Light Enhanced Editionis available for free on the Epic Game Store....

EA Sports College Football 25will undoubtedly be an authentic virtual recreation of the game day experience that takes place in real life, and EA Sports is making sure to reflect all of it very accurately on the field. The developers have revealedfiner details about how they will create an exciting matchday experience and what players can expect when they take the field with their favorite teams. From dynamic environments to mascots, there’s plenty of stuff waiting for the fans....

Fight Your Rival This year, believe it or not, sees theStreet Fighterfranchise celebrate its 35th anniversary. And alongside the anticipated release ofStreet Fighter 6, the fan community can undoubtedly look forward to a bevy of fantastic fan tributes, designed to acknowledge over three decades of fighting game excellence. And we’re kicking off the year with a doozy of an example, as directorJeremy Mansford, audio engineersWhite Owl Studio, and musician/narratorVo Williamshave come together to produce a stunning piece of animation celebrating Capcom’s iconic series and, more specifically, the legacy of its most notable of World Warriors, Ryu....

Live stream set to kick off Euro event This year, Europe’sGamescomevent will open with an all-new announcement show, revealing hot news and reveals from major publishers before the four-day expo gets underway. Gamescom: Opening Night Live has also secured a host in The Game Awards and E3 veteran Geoff Keighley. The show will stream on Monday, August 19 at 19:00 BST / 11:00 PT / 14:00 ET and will kick off a weekend of cool games news with a look at the Gamescom event, along with a string of announcements from some of the industry’s leading brands....

This Special Edition goes all in As you have probably noticed over the last few months, Destructoid has been loaded with articlesabout theDevil May Cry seriesandits upcoming titles. The folks at Capcom have been very open with sharing details about the series, and what the fans can expect. This year has easily been the most active the franchise has ever been, and with the release of one more title coming within a few days, series vets are extremely invested in seeing this revisit live up to their expectations....

The launch of critically acclaimed Atlus RPGMetaphor: ReFantaziois here, buta lot of playerson PC are experiencing some audio issues when trying to play. Thankfully, some of these issues have some fixes you can try while we all await for Atlus to put out a patch for the problem. Here is how to fix audio issues inMetaphor ReFantazioon PC. How to fix Low Audio and Echoing on PC If you’re experiencing low audio or buggy, echoing-sounding audio inMetaphor: ReFantazio, thankfully fellow playerClaus on the Steam Discussions Board seemsto have found a fix....

The Lunar New Year Event 2025 has been out for a few days now inJujutsu Infinite, and many players are intrigued about Red Envelopes. This item is exclusively part of the limited-time event, and they are a great source of valuable items inside the game. These consumables will help you get special chests that include every piece of item that is associated with the special event. Here’s how you can get them....