-cue Zelda Opening Chest music- Finally, after seven months, fans have finally reached the center ofPeter Molyneux’sCuriosity. The lucky tap was done by Bryan Henderson of Edinburgh, and was revealed by Molyneux earlier today on Twitter. Bryan, being an awesome fellow, decided to share the contents ofCuriositywith the rest of the community, and I don’t think this was something that anyone expected. The short video features a miniature Molyneux doing what he does best: talking about his current game....

Just mash punch, innit? Koei Tecmo has released a new trailer for their upcoming fighting sequelDead or Alive 6.The new clip hopes to explain the basicDoAmechanics to new fans, so they can’t get a head-start on learning the fundamentals of the ninja lovin’ brawler. As you can see in the video below,DoAhas, for many iterations, revolved around the “Triangle” system: Holds beat Strikes, Throws beat Holds and Strikes beat Throws. It isn’t always that simple in battle, of course, Holds (essentially counter attacks) aren’t universal, you’ll still need to accurately predict the type and height of strike coming your way, but as you play against more opponents, you’ll notice patterns, and be better equipped psychologically to predict and reverse the oppositions plan of attack....

A new report disputes initial info on the deal Over the weekend, voice actor Hellena Taylor claimed she received an “insulting” offer to reprise her role and called on fans to boycottBayonetta 3. Today, some new reports dispute some of these details, adding more wrinkles to the story. InTaylor’s initial claim, the voice actor says PlatinumGames offered her a flat $4,000 fee for returning to voice Bayonetta in the third game....

Zen Pinball is celebrating a year of success forPinball FX2with a little gift for everyone. The brand new “Paranormal” table will be made available for free for one week, October 26th until November 2nd. It looks to be a pretty good table too, judging by the video, with a cool upper play field. All you have to do to get the game is have the freePinball FX2client installed on your Xbox 360 and then download the table during the promotional period....

Also, Agatha Knife The Switch is on a rampage yet again to dump a billion indie games on the eShop — can it hold all these games? We’ll find out! This week Jotun: Valhalla Edition hits the platform, as well asLight Fall, 12 orbits, A Robot Named Fight, NeoGeo Ghost Pilots, NeoGeo Stakes Winner, Agatha Knife, Another Lost Phone: Laura’s Story, Aqua Moto Racing Utopia, Arcade Archives 10-Yard Fight, Bouncy Bob, DragoDino, Galive: Brick Breaker, Goetia, Hello Kitty Kruisers, KORG Gadget for Switch, Late Shift, Ninja Striker!...

Also, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life In case you missed it,Pikmin 1and2HD have been re-released on Switch. It was all done in the form of a surprise announcement in a June 2023 Nintendo Direct, as Nintendo tends to do! This is a great day for preservation, as you can pick upPikmin 1-4on Switch by the time the latest iteration arrives on July 21. The 3DS sequel/spinoffHey! Pikminremains on the outside, but who knows: Nintendo will probably get around to porting it one day....

Be sure to lock that leg strap on tight The summer is here, with plenty of sun to go around. But if you’d rather play some indoor sports,Nintendo Switch Sportsis getting a free update next week that adds some new moves to its various games. Keep coolandannihilate the competition. A new update arriving July 26 at 6 p.m. PT will add some new features toNintendo Switch Sports. The big one is more leg strap integration with Soccer, allowing you to use real-life kicks full Soccer matches....

The whole gang’s here World of Goowas an early highlight on WiiWare, and now, all these years and a far different indie scene later, it’s looping back for a launch-day release on Nintendo Switch. Consider me pleasantly surprised. New Switch owners will also be able to downloadTomorrow Corporation’sLittle InfernoandHuman Resource Machineon that same day, March 3. All three games are going to include their original soundtracks by Kyle Gabler in a separate mode “available only on Nintendo Switch....

A message from Lorne:pic.twitter.com/uAvS53i156 — Oddworld (@OddworldInc)June 20, 2025 Oddworld: Soulstorm, the long-awaitedremake ofOddworld: Exoddus, is the latest game to become an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC. In a post on theofficialOddworldTwitter account, Lorne Lanning (president of developer Oddworld Inhabitants) wrote, “Soulstormis our most ambitious game ever and we are committed to creating a great game that meets the highest level of quality. But to create the version ofSoulstormwe want, and you deserve, we needed additional financial assistance....

Yes! PAX! I love PAX because it’s like a huge party for Destructoid and its community. The rest? I don’t care about that as much. I like some of the concerts (No OneUps? Kiss my ass!),someof the keynotes, and playing new games. The rest of the time I’m hanging out with my Destructoid people, having a blast. I’m so excited already. If you want to….you know, actually go to the event, here’s some details on what to expect on the floor, in the keynotes, and on the stage....

#JustVote This week is Voter Registration Week, so there’s no better time to double-check that you’re registered to vote. If you’ve recently turned 18, moved since 2016, changed your name, or started an underground cult your information may be out of date.It’s easy to check if you’re registered. It takes literally 30 seconds and you’re done. After you’ve checked your registration status, you can also register for a chance to win some amazing prizes from Luminosity Gaming:...

No PSN logins for three and a half hours Planning to play your PS3, PS4, or Vita online this coming Thursday? Well, you should probably be aware that there’s going to be around three and a half hours ofPSN maintenancestarting at 9am PST/ 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT. Fear not, as you may still be able to access online services if you’re lucky. If you sign into PSN before the maintenance starts you should be able to play games online still, though you won’t be able to access the PlayStation Store or your Account Management functions....

Nintendo kicks off the year with some big surprises Today’sNintendo Directhas concluded, and dang, that was a pretty good Direct. From known upcoming games to complete left-field reveals, it felt like it flew by at a blistering pace. The company has become quite good at pulling a few surprises out for every stream, but usually a few itemsleak out ahead of time. There were certainly rumors around this one, same as any other, but the lineup is honestly still baffling to look at....