That’s a lot! Microsoft has shared some stats regarding the Xbox 360, letting everyone know that 80 million units of their gaming consoles has been sold worldwide since the launch in 2005. Along with that, 1.6 million units were sold in 2013 alone. Software sales wise, the Xbox 360 reached $401.2 million. An impressive number, no doubt fueled by the release ofGrand Theft Auto V. We’re just under a month away now before the next-gen arrives consuming our feeds, and in turn making current-gen become last-gen....

“If you thought that the Xbox LIVE Indie Games service was just filled with massage apps, clones, and garbage, think again! We are fighting back against mediocrity and lameness in the best way we know how — by releasing amazing games!” That’s the declaration of the developers behind theIndie Games Winter Uprising, and they absolutely nailed it with their description of the Indie Games channel. It’s unbearably hard to find quality content, and everyone knows it....

Atlus, once again, is awesome. The publisher has decided to make the remastered soundtrack toZeno Clashfree to download to promote the release ofZeno Clash Ultimate Editionon Xbox Live Arcade. I’ve been listening to it much of the evening and it’s fantastic. A bit thrilling, a touch of the dramatic, it’s totally worth the download. Hell, from what I’ve seen of the game combined with what I’m listening to? Let’s just say that the marketing plan is working....

Siri and Kinect K.I.S.S.I.N.G? A report fromCalcalistclaims that Apple is looking to acquire PrimeSense, the 3D sensor company behind the original Kinect. Apple has offered $280 million to purchase the Israeli-based company after talks of including the 3D technology into various Apple products. Apple has remained quiet on the subject when asked about it, but a source at PrimeSense has dismissed the rumor toTechCrunch, telling the site that this is all a “journalist delusion based on unverified and twisted hints,” the source added, also questioning the valuation: “280M?...

Yes I saidcrisp, notchip, you empire-disrespecting, uncultured, slack-jawed, Americanpeasants. Only kidding, Jimmy loves you and your charming, jeep-driving ways. But this is indeed a crisp, for it was discovered injolly oldfilthy England and might well be a miracle of modern times. Yea verily, it hasbeen discoveredthat a holy sign was bestowed upon a consumer of Melted Cheese & Ham flavor McCoys Jackets. Wow, we have some awful brand names for our snacks, but hark, what be this I see before me?...

‘Can’t Stop Crying’ and ‘The Legend of the Blacksmith’ Until today,Castle Crashersfans on the PS3 have been left in the dust in regards to a few DLC packs. But starting right now, you may download theCan’t Stop Crying Packand theLegend of Blacksmith Packfor $1.99 each. The latter pack is just a simple add-on that comes with the Purple Knight and a few extras, but theCan’t Stop CryingDLC comes with Hatty Hattington, star ofBattleblock Theater....

Epic’s Clifford Bleszinski has hit out at what he called “tabloid journalism” amongst the enthusiast press following a supposed misquote that had himcriticizing Japanese developers. TheGears of Warcreator was alleged to have stated that Japanese studios couldn’t keep up with Western technology, a claim that Cliffy B claims is false. “Internet tabloid alert: I said nothing about Japan not being able to keep up with the US regarding tech,”Tweetedthe developer. “There are plenty of existing and upcoming Japanese titles that look amazing....

Maybe other places too [The Destructoid community is home to some impressive artists. And what better way to share that skill than in a blog using a sexually suggestive subheader?~Strider] We all know the classic saying “Different strokes for different folks.” Well, it got me thinking. What about brush strokes? And not the male brush you pervo, paint brushes. What if I asked a bunch of Destructoid users to tell me about a game series that are special to their heart, and ask them to draw a character from that series?...

There are certain things in life that I take greatjoyin, and getting a good deal on games is one of them. To celebrate the momentous occasion of getting an additional day in February,Get Gameshas announced an “Extra Day” sale, from 11am GMT on June 15, 2025. The sale will be on for 24 hours and feature 29 games at great discounted prices. Some of the featured games will includeBatman: Arkham Cityat 50% off,Deus Ex: Human Revolution Augmented Editionat 66% off andSonic Generationsat 66% off....

You can enjoy the Memento Mori chapter now The fifth offering ofHalo 4‘s Spartan Ops program is out today, so boot up your game’s Infinity menu and select it at will. If you’re wondering what the episode is about, it involves secrets and betrayal (like any standard Spartan Operation): “Secrets are revealed, trusts betrayed and the Sangheili leader Jul ‘Mdama’s ultimate plan nears success. As Infinity’s command crew makes a discovery that changes everything we thought we knew about the Forerunner Prometheans, the Spartans must attempt to rescue one of their own....

Planning to playDarksiders IIon the Wii U but terrified that you won’t know how to play it, causingliterally everybodyto laugh at you? THQ has got you covered, my friend. The publisher sent along some helpful images that showcaseDarksiders II‘s various interactions and how they work on the Wii U GamePad. As you can see, the controller’s screen is used to interact with both the in-game map and menu system, as well as get an instant view of the ability hotkeys....

OHMYGODYOUGUYS!!! Guys. I met Keiji Inafune at E3. IinterviewedKeiji Inafune at E3. I’ve achieved everything I’ve wanted to accomplish in my relatively short career as a games journalist. There is literally nothing else for me to do except pack my things and move on. I’m kidding, of course, but I’m not joking about how big a dream come true this was. My meeting with Inafune was a complete surprise. Each of the Destructoid writers had been handed a list of appointments, and I saw Tecmo Koei on my schedule....

Classic fighting game available now Joining the likes ofSamurai Showdown 2,SNK Playmore has ported another one of its iconic fighting games,The King of Fighters ’97, to Android and iOS platforms. Available for $3.99, the classic fighter features 35 iconic warriors duking it out in the final act of the Orochi saga. Two control options (advanced and extra mode) are available for different levels of touch-screen fidelity as well as one touch control for pulling off easy super attacks....