Destructoid review: Peggle Nights

So, yeah, I was one of those guys who never playedPeggle. Generally, I find casual stuff sickly simple, easily digestible and full of bad design decisions. Just when you’re getting into the groove of a game likeZumaor evenTetris, the game snaps you out of the mood with an insurmountable challenge or dangerously hard level. I don’t like losing — I’m that kind of gamer as well — and I especially don’t like walking away from my digital entertainment with a sour taste in my mouth....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Andrew Wheeler

Destructoid’s award for Best VR Game of 2017 goes to…

Resident Evil 7 Modern virtual reality, in earnest, kicked off in March of 2016. It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly been two years, but so far the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR have made their own unique impact on the industry. Although the tech isn’t widely accepted yet there have been some spectacular experiences, some that are so magical (Superhot VRwith Oculus Touch especially) that they’ve changed the way some of my friends feel about gaming in general....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Melissa Combs

Deus Ex’s Adam Jensen gives heartfelt thanks to fans amidst Eidos layoffs

Recently, we brought news thatEmbracer Group was laying off staff at Eidos Montreal. This brought to the fore the uncertainty of theDeus Exfranchise, and now some words of thanks have come from the voice of Adam Jensen himself. In a recent post on theMankind Dividedsubreddit, Elias Toufexis wanted to express his appreciation for the support over the years. With this, the actor has essentially said goodbye to Jensen, adding that “his story seems done....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Nicole Oliver

Dislyte Tier List of Characters

In turn-based mythological RPGDislyte, there are many characters each receiving constant balance changes with each update. Called Espers, these mythical superheroes each have unique powers and builds that allow them to shine in either PvE or PvP situations. We’ve put together thisDislyteTier List of Characters so you know which Espers you should go for. DislyteTier List With over 80 characters in total,Dislytenow has plenty of options in terms of which Espers to use across all four of the different factions....

July 28, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Daniel Mccall

Final Fantasy XIV’s Rathalos Monster Hunter event is fun, faithful, and best of all, permanent

Do the basic battle today for a few cute rewards Square Enix and Capcom have a nice rapport going on with their crossover events forMonster Hunter: WorldandFinal Fantasy XIV. Just last week the former welcomeda guest Behemoth boss battle into the fray, and as of today,XIVis getting aRathalostrial. It’s going to be a permanent fixture, but you’ll probably want to get in on it sooner than later while everyone is going crazy for it....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Carrie Morgan

Hardline 32: Alien: Isolation finally gets it right

A laid-back discussion of this week in gaming For this week’s podcast, Bill and Brett spoke with me about the first few hours ofAlien: Isolationand how its hulking Xenomorph is among the scariest videogame enemies ever conceived. Lot ofAlientalk this episode, including an obligatory nod toColonial Marines‘ crappiness. Like you do. We also chatted about howSuper Smash Bros.is good but far from ideal on 3DS, those hilarious botched face scans inNBA 2K15that are making the rounds, andEvolve‘s upcoming alpha....

July 28, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Jose Washington

Helldivers and Nom Nom Galaxy free on PS Plus next month

On PS4 Another month, another set of free games. Honestly, I can’t keep up. That’s just going to get better/worse (depending on how you look at it) because both of the headliners for PlayStation Plus in February are games I’ve been meaning to check out.Nom Nom GalaxyandHelldivers: Democracy Strikes Backare the two games on offer for PS4. Helldiversis available on all three Sony consoles. Joining the lineup on PlayStation 3 arePersona 4 Arena UltimaxandGrid Autosport....

July 28, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Leslie Drake

How to change your companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguardmight be a single-player experience, but you rarely play alone, and that’s only possible thanks to your companions. However, your available number of companions will always be more than your squad size, so you’ll have to make some critical decisions. While you’re able to shuffle and switch your party members inside the game, it can’t be done whenever you want. Hence, it’s crucial to understand how you can change your party composition....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Joseph Boyd

How to complete Left Behind or Last Farewell in Gray Zone Warfare

Once you have completed theNative Negotiationstask for Lab Rat inGray Zone Warfare, you’ll unlock a series of new tasks from all the Vendors at base camp. Handshake and Gunny will both give you a task that shares these same objective, but has different outcomes and rewards. This is how you can complete both the Left Behind and Last Farewell tasks inGray Zone Warfareand which one you should choose in the end....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Clinton Goodwin

How to get a bigger house in Schedule 1

Every drug empire requires a decent amount of space, and it’s no different inSchedule 1. While the small motel room is enough to get you started, you’ll realize soon enough that the place doesn’t have enough space. To be more precise, you run out of the area while trying to fit the third growth pod, which makes it important to move to a bigger place. How to acquire a larger house in Schedule 1 The first task towards getting a bigger room for your drug empire is to save up enough money....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Joseph Wong

How to reach the middle of the Cloister in Blue Prince

While the Cloister room may seem empty at first glance, a hidden entryway waits to be discovered. Finding it unlocks a path to a permanent buff, giving you a stronger setup each day. Here’s how to reach the center of the Cloister inBlue Prince. Blue Prince Cloister room puzzle solution The first step to solving the Cloister puzzle is tracking down the room itself. Since it’s a Green Room, you’ll want to prioritize that color when drafting....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Tony Russell

How to Sell Ships in Starfield

Spaceships play an important role inStarfield. You use your ships to sail to new solar systems and progress the story. They also come in handy when space pirates are attacking you and need to fight back. Spaceships don’t come cheap, but after accumulating riches and perhaps even stealing a few crafts, you may find you have more ships than you need. When you reach this point, it’s a good ideato start selling them....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Sean Moore

Inside Assassins Creed III: Part Deux

Part two of Ubisoft’sAssassins Creed IIIdeveloper diary seriesis here and it focuses on the combat, weapons and tactics players will have at their disposal when the game hits shelves this November. In addition to some of the more typical interviews with the title’s creative and technical directors, the short mixes footage featuring the Sons of the American Revolution, history professors and military consultants that discuss the time period, 18th century warfare and the authenticity with which Ubisoft presents these inAC3....

July 28, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Todd Romero