New pets are ready for your shop-sending needs Arc Games has released a new update for the console edition of dungeon crawlerTorchlight II.Along with a run of bugs fixes and stability improvements, the new patch – live in-game right now – adds three fun new pets to accompany you on your journey into the murky depths. The three new pets are a woolly muskox (apparently anactual, real animal), a surprisingly cheerful-looking reindeer and, my personal favourite, a somewhat out-of-place seal....

A massive new expansion and a smaller update have been released forVampire Survivors, adding even more characters and weapons to the game. Unlocking them all can be confusing, but this guide will help you navigate through unlocking everything from theEmerald DioramaandThe Coopupdates. First, go to the online store of whatever platform you’re playing on to get theEmerald DioramaDLC. The game’s recent update has the content, but you need to add the DLC to your account for it to unlock....

Yeah! Waluigi’s the winner! AlthoughMario Kart Tourwas a huge letdown for a lot of people (myself and our own CJ Andriessen included), Nintendo is still going with its “tour” concept, bringing new stages and characters into the mix in a rotating fashion. The next big name to enter the fray? Waluigi. Not only is his character front and center with this latest update (he’s sporting a “defense-oriented special skill”), but he also brings along his signature level: Waluigi Pinball....

Strong digital presence overcomes sluggish start When Sega’sYakuza: Like a Dragonlaunched in Japan on January 16, word came in that the seventh mainline entry to the popular franchise had only shifted around 157,000 physical copies. In contrast to the 218,000 copies sold at launch by predecessorYakuza 6: The Song of Life,things looked a little glum for new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga. However, we’re now two weeks removed from launch day, and the numbers are starting to look up....

Destructoid.com isthree years old today, and this special anniversary also marks the birthday of its founder, as well as the man I’ve been proud to call “boss” for the past two years of my life, Yanier “Niero” Gonzalez. Rarely does a man come along that has the power to alter the lives of everyone he meets, but Niero is one of those people, and he leaves just afewbarely noticeable scars....

From Aquamentus to the Calamity Ganon For 35 years,The Legend of Zeldahas been inspiring imaginations and captivating audiences with its sprawling adventures across a land of swords, shields, and skulltulas. For the next seven days, we’re looking back at its three-and-a-half decades of entertainment, and I wanted to start off this retrospective week talking about one of the best aspects of everyZeldagame: the boss battles. From its humble beginnings on the Famicom Disk System to its most recent outing on Switch,The Legend of Zeldahas managed to introduce outstanding dungeon boss battles that transcend their technological restraints and graft themselves onto the minds and hearts of its fans....

With the Apex Legends Double Take Collection Event just around the corner, Respawn Entertainment has brought along a variety of balance changes which will come into effect when the event starts on June 26, 2025. The biggest highlight ofthis updateremains the nerf for Bloodhound and Bangalore, the popular duo that has been dominating the meta lately. In fact, both Legends were the top picks during the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs, with their pick rate significantly above the rest....

I’m still not down with the ‘Disney vault’ style system Later this year Bungie set to introduce the controversial “vault” system intoDestiny 2. In short, certain elements will be sunset (removed) from the game, possibly to return at a later date. That includes items as well as full-on activities and events. Any long-termDestiny 2fans will certainly remember the Leviathan, Eater of Worlds, Spire of Stars Crown of Sorrow and Scourge of the Past raids:well, those are being sunsetwhenBeyond Lighthits in September....

The Final Shapeexpansion forDestiny 2brought an array of new weapons for you to collect. Betweenthe Pale Heart weapons and their powerful Origin Trait, and the Salvation’s Edge weapons, there’s plenty to play with. I’ve been running three separate Pale Heart weapons for that crispy Super regen on myPrismatic Warlockas one great example. One weapon is quite useful but can be hard to get good stats for. Here’s the god roll for the Lost Signal grenade launcher inDestiny 2, including the best perks and attachments....

Extreme controls and local multiplayer We are just about one month exactly from the Nintendo Switch release of the controlled chaos that is Bandai Namco’s excellentDragon Ball FighterZ,which will come crashing onto the Nintendo console September 28. The publisher has put out a trailer in Japan for the Arc System Works developed tag-fighter, which showcases not all all of the great modes that are being carried over from the PS4, PC and Xbox One release, but also a selection of features exclusive to the hybrid console....

Blessed You’ve been mighty patient,Dragon Questfans, but the wait is nearly over for more JRPG bliss. As confirmed this morning during the Nintendo Direct E3 special,Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Editionwill launch for Nintendo Switch on June 11, 2025. Switch owners can look forward to orchestrated world and battle music, HD and 16-bit styles, more side quests, a Japanese and English voice track, and the option to increase the speed of battles....

Get to know your new favorite developer Olivia Hainesis an independent video game developer based in Melbourne. Although Haines has filled DIY itch.io with her creations for the past few years, earlier this winter, her popularTikTokabout the “urge to only make video games as a form of self-expression” helped nudge her over to themainstream. I discovered Haines through that TikTok and became immediately charmed by her particular style of video game....

Earning a nuke in a match ofCall of Dutymultiplayer has been a series staple for quite some time. There’s not much better in the game than dominating your opponents so badly you can kill them all and end the game early with the press of a button.Modern Warfare 3is the latest installment, and nukes are available to those up to the task. How to earn a nuke in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 If you want to drop a nuke on your opponent in a multiplayer match, you’ll need 30 kills without dying....