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It certainly mechs for a pretty game I have to admit that despite all of the adoration and anticipation surroundingTitanfall, I haven’t been feeling the hype myself. I know I’m not alone in this sentiment, but I like to believe I have been keeping my cynicism in check, consideringTitanfall’sbiggest supporters have had the opportunity of going hands-on. This weekend’s EB Games Expo in Sydney, Australia was once such opportunity for people to get their hands on the game, whereTitanfallagain picked up a Game of the Show award....

‘A bit like Baldur’s Gate meets Pirates!, with more steampunk airships’ 20,000 Leagues Above the Cloudsis the first game from Stockholm, Sweden-based studio That Brain and it’s quite the debut at that. As the captain of an airship, you’ll assemble a crew, trade, gather resources, and do whatever else it is that (sky) pirates do best. The trailer above serves as a nice starting point, and if you’re on board, head to theofficial websitefor screenshots, concept art, music, and beta sign-ups....

The blue bus is callin’ us. Driver, where you takin’ us? Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressedis coming to PlayStation 4 on November 25, XSEED Games unveiled today. The otaku beat-’em-up arrived on PS3 and Vita back in August, and earned a favorable appraisal from our own Brittany Vincent. Inher review, Brittany called the game “an interesting culture shock of a good time,” recommending it to fans of quirky Japanese games....

This week’s AAF artist is an incredible digital painter from Thailand who calls himselfhoyhoykung. Although his deviantArt gallery may not be as expansive as some of our previously featured artists, in this instance, the lack of quantity is certainly met tenfold by superb quality. A first glance at any one of hoyhoykung’s digital paintings is enough to override the eyes with his brilliant strokes of outstanding color, but a second look reveals intricately designed compositions of brushwork that seamlessly mesh together....

Another day, another OMGLOOKATTHISDAYONEPATCHSIZE post. Shock twist — this post isn’t a negative one! ThoughAssassin’s Creed Syndicatewill need a day one patch,redditters andNeoGAFfers have confirmed that the PS4 patch is only 534MB, while the Xbox One patch is just 520MB. Good, eh? The game itself? Looks like it’s clocking in at around 43GB on PlayStation 4, and 40GB on Xbox One. Assassin’s Creed Syndicateis out on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 19, 2025, with the PC release following a month later....

Wait, weren’t we just talking about this game? I know, I know. It seems like we were just talking aboutBloodRayne: Betrayaljust the other day. Well, I was. Now I’m talking about it again, because it’s it’s coming to PC next weekvia Steam. On April 30, you may hack and slash your way through a muddled sea of baddies, hop on dudes to drain them of their very life essence, and wish that you were playing a better version ofBloodRayne....

But they can be balanced differently Bungie seems to be doing right by the PC edition ofDestiny 2, as it will have full parity with the console versions. So what does that mean exactly? Well, they’ll seemingly be updating PC and consoles at the same time, so no audience is left out in the cold. That said, they do have the ability to balance each platform differently — a process Blizzard currently employs forOverwatch....

Fight for survival and find out if you’re worth it Soon, a selection ofCall of Dutyfans will get the opportunity to see how their favourite brand of shooter handles the popular genre of Battle Royale. Activision and Treyarch havefinally revealedthe dates forBlack Ops 4’sBlackout beta to go live on all platforms. The Blackout beta will be ready to rock on PS4 on September 10, Xbox One will follow September 14, while the PC version will be a little late to the party, coming on September 15....

We didn’t want this news to get lost in the gamescom shuffle. Konami announced today that they will bring a Windows PC version ofCastlevania: Lords of Shadow 2out alongside the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, meaning that it’ll hit shelves in early 2013. It’s being developed by Mercury Steam and will use their new in-house engine, Mercury Engine 2. Dave Cox, Producer ofCastlevania: Lords of Shadow 2: “This new game tells a much broader tale and one that spans centuries....

The veteran developers will add their input after a Kickstarter stretch goal was met Personally, I blame the World Cup for distracting me from the news that the team behind the greatFalloutfan-film,Nuka Break, launchedits Kickstarter to fund the filming of future episodes. Thankfully, film makers Wayside Creations have smashed their initial goal of $20,000 and have reached a stretch goal that’s going to allow them the services ofFalloutveterans Brian Fargo and Chris Avellone....

PS4, Xbox One, and PC We’ve got some PS4, Xbox One, and PC copies of GOTY nomineeControlin today’s contest! There are simply too many video games to play! Wanna know the newest game I’ve played this year?Mortal Kombat 11. Hell, it might actually be the only game released this year I’ve played at all. Hell of a resume for a games writer, yeah? Don’t wind up like me. Play some new games, already!...

These things are amazing [Update:Contest over!] Destructoid has once again partnered with our friends at Logitech, and this time we’re giving away twoG910 Orion Spark RGBmechanical keyboards to lucky readers! If you’ve never used a mechanical keyboard before, you owe it to yourself to try it out. The feel of the keys is something that really has to be experienced to be appreciated. Plus, the nine programmable buttons are perfect for those of you who need more than the standard keyboard fare in your gaming routine....

Candy and space fairies never go out of style You’d be forgiven for confusing the myriad of recent and upcomingCottonreleases. The classic ’90s cute-em-up has gone through something of a renaissance for its 30th anniversary, and kudos to ININ Games and other related parties for reppin’ one of gaming’s more forgotten franchises. This particular article does not concern the recentCotton Reboot!nor the recently announced new sequel, but instead pertains to retro compilationCotton Guardian Force Saturn Tributewhich, as the name implies, collates several releases from the glory days of the Sega Saturn....