What platform is Hellblade 2 on?

Hellblade 2: Senua’s Sagais finally out, following on from the award-winning 2017 hit by Ninja Theory. Despite thebleakness that appears to accompany the gaming worldat the moment, many have been looking forward to this release, so it’s worth going over the basics of what systems you may play it on. Now, being as it’s published by Xbox Game Studios, it stands to reason thatHellblade 2is exclusive to the Xbox Series X|S....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Amber Hall

Will Mauga be Overwatch’s next hero?

Who do you think the new hero will be? Overwatchis back in full swing with the release of the sequel, and that means we’re back in the swing of the hype surrounding new hero releases. I mean, I still mostly stick to the roster of original heroes because I like the simplicity of their kits, but even if I don’t plan on playing any of the new additions, their presence still switches up the meta significantly....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Erica Mitchell

10 unusual Small Business ideas for The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbiesadded the ability for Sims to have their own Small Business running from their home plot. This opens up a world of possibilities, and the world is your oyster when it comes to what types of businesses you may open up. With a very longlist of business activitiesto choose from when setting up your Sim’s Small Business, you can mix and match as much as you want to come up with something truly unique....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Benjamin Larson

25% off Civ VI: Rise and Fall, PUBG, and more PC games at GMG

Deals end Wednesday morning Digital retailer Green Man Gaming hasstarted upa site-wide coupon code knocking 25% off almost every PC game on their site (as far as we know; we haven’t come across any excluded items). This is actually a pretty hot deal because you’re able to now pick up rarely discounted titles such as the upcomingCivilization VI: Rise and FallDLC for only $22.49, or other popular but hardly reduced titles such asPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsandCuphead....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Diane Smith

All editions of Farming Simulator 25 and where to buy them

Giants Software’sFarming Simulator 25will be released on Jun 20, 2025; fans have been waiting years to get their hands on it. Given that players will spend so much time in the game, having an edition that reflects that dedication makes sense. TheFarming Simulatorseries has a hardcore fan base that spends dozens of hours each week perfecting their farms, mastering machinery, and establishing the best setup possible for producing crops and managing livestock....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Terrance Weaver

Best Bow build for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Finding the best bow build for your character inElden Ringand even into theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC can be quite the task. How much do you want to dedicate your build to being a ranged attacker? Do you want something to kill enemies with, or to get rid of those pesky ranged attackers that can ruin your progression? Here, we’ll go over a full-on bow build, some recommendations for things to equip, and more....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Jeffrey Stevenson

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Juggernog edition with mini-fridge is sold out

Way cooler than a plastic armband Did you want to pay $200 for a tiny fridge that comes with a free copy ofCall of Duty: Black Ops III? Well sorry, it looks like you missed your chance as the Juggernog Edition is sold out at basically every online retailer in the US. No word on whether or not you can still preorder it in-store. As far as special edition swag goes, a working mini-fridge is pretty cool and practical versus, say,a plastic armband with non-working buttonsthat onlyfits small phones for pleebs....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Charles Stewart

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission getting episodic prelude

With it’s sleek HD visualsCarrier Command: Gaea Missiondoesn’t seem to bear much resemblance to the game I played on an old MS DOS machine back in the early nineties, but I suppose that’s to be expected when you’re resurrecting a series that’s remained relatively untouched for nearly two and a half decades. Rising StarGames and Bohemia Interactive are releasing a series of episodic mini-games as a prelude toGaea Missionin hopes of getting people interested in the final product....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Mary Ritter

Citizens! The Eternal General graces you with a Call of Duty 4 review!

Take heed of the word of the great Kim Jong Il! After successfully returning from a campaign against the traitors to the South, the Eternal General has graced the world with his review ofCall of Duty 4. The video you watch is actually very humble — Kim Jong Il used his powers to invoke the spirit of Kim Il Sung for a game of multiplayer. The answer should be obvious who the winner was....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · David Rich

Community interview: The Maw developer, Twisted Pixel

A few weeks ago, Igave you guys the opportunityto ask the folks at Twisted Pixel — the developers of the Xbox LIVE Arcade game,The Maw— a few questions. Boy, did you guys come through. You asked questions aboutThe Maw‘s design, development for XBLA, comparisons to classic titles, and more. Nothing was off the table — you guys even put them in the hot-seat over the upcoming (andsomewhat controversial) downloadable content forThe Maw....

June 2, 2025 · 10 min · 2122 words · Melissa Ross

Confirmed: The ‘cockney’ voice is back in Saints Row 3!

The fabled “cockney voice” ofSaints Row 2became a bit of a cult hit among fans of the series, and it’s hardly surprising — seeing a gruff Londoner act like an American gangsta is pretty hilarious, and he had all of the best taunts. Volition told me at E3 that they weren’t sure they’d be having the voice back and they didn’t sound hopeful. Imagine my surprise when I check out theSaints Row: The Third Initiation Stationand find him in the voice options!...

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Dennis Payne

Contest: Stock up on new gaming gear with a $100 fun.com gift card!

We put the F U in fun! Put the fun back into your life with today’s contest, and win a $100 fun.com gift card! Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Me neither. My crazy aunt, Belinda, refuses to get me anything useful, instead opting for a subscription toReader’s Digest. For the seventeenth year in a row. I’m not 93, Aunt Belinda. I don’t needReader’s Digest. If you got screwed — again — like me, thenfun....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Cindy Rodriguez

Conventions: You just need to know where to look

[A few weeks ago, Dtoid community blogger Swishieewrote a cblogtalking about how he had let his shyness get the best of him during PAX Prime 2011, and how he was determined to make the most out of PAX Prime 2012. In this follow-up, he shares his experience at PAX Prime 2012, and his thoughts on our community in general. –Mr Andy Dixon] About a month ago, there was a flood of cblogs questioning the state of the Destructoid community, as well as our community management team....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Robert Bates