Lucas goes big and goes home in Super Smash Bros. 4

It’s hard out there for a PK imp Lucas is one of those characters that people will play no matter how good or bad he is in a givenSmash Bros.game.Mother/Earthboundfans are like that. Just look at the comments in the announcement post forEarthbound Beginnings. The love and loyalty thatMotherfans feel for the franchise is no small thing. As nice as it is to be loved, it would be nice if Lucas had some advantages in life for a change....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Kenneth Nguyen

Magic: Arena just launched the Crimson Vow set, here’s a new free pack code

“PLAYVOW” Want anotherMagic: Arenafree pack? Well, the new set is here! And like clockwork, another “play” code is ready to be plugged in. This one is “PLAYVOW,” which unlocks three freeCrimson Vowpacks. If you’re playingMagic: Arenaon a PC, you can input the code directly on the store. If you’re playing on mobile, you need to annoyingly enter iton the officialArenasiteafter logging in. Of course, there’s a lot more to come beyond thisMagic: Arenafree pack offer, asMagicdoesn’t stop....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Whitney James

Mighty Switch Force! 2 will burn up Wii U soon

Got to hose it down! [“Rescue Girl” byronnieraccoon] WayForward’sMighty Switch Force! 2, released back in June, will be creeping onto the Wii U eShop in the not-so-distant future. WayForward confirmed the news withNintendo Everythingand hopes to make an official statement within the next few weeks. I only just got around to playing throughMSF2the last few days, and despite its feeling more or less a level pack for the first game, I had a blast and a half....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Christopher Smith

Monster Evolution codes (February 2025)

Updated: June 27, 2025 We added new codes! If you have had enough ofMonster Hunterand are wondering how it feels to be on the other side of the metaphorical catching net, I have a game for you.Monster Evolutionwill spawn you as a little one-eyed slime thing on a journey to become a more dignified life form. The food chain is a complicated business, but at least you can trick Mother Nature by redeemingMonster Evolutioncodes....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Antonio Valdez

Onmyoji: Reasons to play Netease’s epic Japanese-themed RPG

Boasting gorgeous character designs, top-notch voice talents and an exhilarating combat experience,Onmyojihas been engaging players across the globe since its official launch in 2018. Not only does the mobile RPG feature strategic battles that unleash players’ inner tacticians, but it also scratches that itch of character collecting with stunning shikigami. Netease’s hit title is currently celebrating its fourth anniversary, but if you haven’t joined the bandwagon just yet, here are a few more reasons why you should....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Brandon Henry

Patch renames God of War’s ‘Bros Before Hos’ trophy

A day one patch will rename the achievement to ‘Bros Before Foes’ The“Bros Before Hos” trophyrewarded to players inGod of War: Ascensionhas causedsome upset among critics. Players, however, should not have the same issue, according to developer Sony Santa Monica, who toldJoystiqthat a patch will rename the trophy to “Bros Before Foes,” in time for the game’s commercial release tomorrow. “The text was offensive to some members of our community and impacted their enjoyment of the game,” Sony Santa Monica told Joystiq....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Sarah Lewis

Prepare for zombie war in Zombie Tycoon 2

Will the student finally become the master? Back in 2009, the small Canada-based Frima Studio developed a quirky little title namedZombie Tycoonwhere you assumed the role of mad scientist Brainhov and undertook his quest to rule the world with formula Z-fueled zombies. The developer is back withZombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revengefor PS3 and PS Vita on July 17, 2025. This time around, Brainhov’s former apprentice, Orville Tycoon, has now turned on his master and plans to wage war to claim the world for himself....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Anthony Cobb

Quote from man banned: ‘What are you gonna do, ban me?’

https://t.co/QsnrAws8HT That wasn’t hard at all! Thanks for the info, and enjoy your ban! — PLAYERUNKNOWN (@BattleRoyaleMod)July 25, 2025 The above “PlayerUnknown” is the eponymous creator of recent-Early-Access-hitPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Brendan Greene. He does not countenance joking off, especially when it comes to killing your teammates in his game, which isagainst the rules. Unfortunately there is no rule against accidental team-killing, so Brett won’t be banned yet. The above fun exchange stems from a somewhat more serious interaction Greene had with “one of the game’s most popular streamers,” according toWaypoint,Dr....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Jacob Rios II

Repentance will be The Binding of Isaac’s final DLC expansion

‘For real this time’ A couple of days after the surprise announcement ofThe Binding of Isaac: Repentance,creator Edmund McMillan took to twitter to briefly confirm what, indeed, the title was. According to McMillan,Repentancewill be the final DLC forThe Binding of Isaac.Repentance will include the popularAntibirthmod, as well as a ton of extra content that will make you, apparently, “shit your butts”. McMillen is currently hard at work withAntibirth’sco-creator, Kilburn, to make it an official and canon add-on....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Karen Price

Sitsum Shrine location and solution for Tears of the Kingdom (Totk)

The floor is lava Sitsum Shrine is the type ofTears of the Kingdomshrine that can have you pulling your hair out. It requires some ingenuity and finesse to successfully make your way to the end. Even then, it will likely take you a few attempts at each section to proceed. However, fear not. We’ve covered everything you need to know to complete Sitsum Shrine below. But first, let’s take a look at where to find it....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Ruth Aguirre

Sneak peek at Chrono Trigger Symphony fan album

First volume of three-part set releases tomorrow On Jul 19, 2025,Chrono Triggerreleased in the US and changed the RPG paradigm forever. Exactly 18 years later, Blake Robinson is paying tribute withChrono Trigger Symphony: Volume 1, the first in a three-part set celebrating the lauded SNES classic. As he’s done in the past, Blake has provided Destructoid with a sampler pack to give you an idea of what’s in store. The four-track preview is up on ourSoundCloud page, or you can simply catch the embed below....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Martin Diaz

Splatoon 2’s U.S. players definitely like to keep things spicy

Pearl is the spicy-sweet of my life The ink has dried on the latest North American splatfest, held this past weekend on Nintendo’s online shooterSplatoon 2. As the game is currently obsessed with food themes, the lines were drawn this time between two popular chip dips, Salsa and Guacamole. It was barely a contest, with Pearl’s Team Salsa handily taking a 3-0 victory over Marina’s Team Guacamole. Salsa won the public vote by some 57%, before going on to take both points fought onSplatoon 2’scolourful-but-messy warzones....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Cody Stevens

Spyro Reignited Trilogy’s pre-orders are on fire

Activision pleased with audience response Activision has announced that the pre-order numbers for the upcomingSpyro Reignited Trilogyare doing even better than the publisher anticipated. A re-release of the classic PlayStation titles seemed a foregone conclusion after the amazing success ofCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. But Activision sure kept the fans rabid with anticipation until the ultimate reveal of the game, one month ago today. Spyro Reignited Trilogywill comprise of remakes of three of the purple dragon’s greatest adventures:Spyro the Dragon,Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!...

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Mary Houston