300+ indie games compiled for 2012 IGF Pirate Kart

File this one under crazy enough to work. Whatstarted as an attemptto submit 100 games developed in under 48 hours as a single entry to the 2012 Independent Games Festival has ended in a 300+ game compilation dubbed theIGF Pirate Kart. I’ve yet to grab it myself, considering this is 1.36 GB of indie pleasure we’re talking about here. But I love seeing a tight group of people become even closer over a project which ultimately benefits us players as much as everyone directly involved....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Ronald Hendricks

All Emotional Overdrive challenges and rewards in MW3 and Warzone

The Emotional Overdrive event ends things off with a bang, asModern Warfare 3andWarzoneSeason 5 come to a close. Here’s everything you need to know about the emoji-filled celebration, including how to complete challenges and earn rewards. MW3 and Warzone Emotional Overdrive event guide While the Emotional Overdriveeventis active, you’ll collect rewards by farming a bunch of XP. Any mode will do, includingWarzone,MW3Multiplayer, orZombies. Plus, if you have some tokens on you, now is the perfect to use them, as it will help you get closer to the final reward tier....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Nicole Smith

Are 10-pulls better than single pulls in Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis?

Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisisis out, and it is, indeed,a gacha game. You’ll see several banners in front of you to spend your currency on, which can get confusing fast. Even right when you start out, you’ll see Special banners, Featured banners, Ticket banners, a Stamp Card, a Wish List… boy that’s a lot. Fortunately, they’ll become easier to understand once you get some basics down. For example,you should always do a 10-pull when rolling on a Featured banner inFinal Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Ryan Thomas

Armello DLC and Xbox One release scheduled for August 30

It’s somewhat comforting to know that despite the closure of many of thelarger Australian development studios, there are still a fair few indie developers out there to pick up the slack. One of such studios is the Melbourne-basedLeague of Geeks, who have just announced that theirKickstarter-fundeddigital board game,Armello, will be receiving its first major DLC pack. Check out the trailer above. TheUsurpers Hero Packis intended to add new items to the game that will provide each of its four animal clans with various bonuses and benefits, although the specifics are not known at this point....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Deborah Gonzalez

Assassin’s Creed Mirage follows the origins of Basim in 2023

The nextAssassin’s Creedheads way, way back in time.Assassin’s Creed Miragewill spotlight the assassin Basim, and arrive sometime in 2023. Assassin’s Creed Mirageis set 20 years before the events ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, where we first met Basim. It will explore ninth century CE Baghdad, as the young orphan dives into the world of the Hidden Ones. And yes, that includes cutting a finger off. The reveal comes after several reports and rumors about the game....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Susan Scott

Black Friday: Your guide to the best deals (Update)

[Update] We’ve added more deals from Amazon, Xbox Live, PopCap games, Best Buy doorbusters, Namco and PlayStation Network. We’re less than a week away from the biggest sales of the year. For many, it means lining up the second they’re done with the Thanksgiving meal at the retailer of choice as they bear the cold winds and sea of people that will trample over each other in a heart beat to get that cheap scarf on sale....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Paula Martinez

Capcom files trademark for Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles

Feeling Catty Capcom has quietly issued abrand new trademarkfor the unannounced titleMonster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Islands, suggesting that the Japan-only PSP release,Airu de Puzzle, may be getting dusted off for an all-new worldwide release. The trademark was filed with multiple international licensors. As noted by Gematsu,Airu de Puzzleis a cute, block puzzle title that launched on PlayStation Portable (PSP) way back in 2012). The fun handheld title has players battle it out in typical block-busting action, championed by the adorable feline friends of theMonster Hunterfranchise....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Marcus Williams

Capcom to showcase Blanka today in Street Fighter V live stream

Charlie! It’s me, your friend, William! Yesterday, Capcomrevealed the datethat Brazilian warrior Blanka will return to the ring, bringing his trademark electrifying fighting style toStreet Fighter V. The green beast-man, one ofStreet Fighter’soldest and most recognisable characters, will be available to rejoin the roster February 20. Later today,Capcom Unitywill host a live stream dedicated to Blanka, in which we can expect to see little Jimmy in action, showcasing his moves, specials and Critical Art, as well as his V-Skill and V-Triggers....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · John Knight

Contest: Tip your hat to a Switch copy of hat-hopping multiplayer game Chapeau

NO FEDORAS ALLOWED We’ve got Switch copies of madcap multiplayer gameChapeauup for grabs in today’s contest! You guys know I love weird games, quirky concepts, and strange executions. They’re my bread and butter. So when a competitive multiplayer game centering around players being hats hits my desk, I’m going to take notice. I have an MO, for sure. And this flips all the switches for me.Chapeauis a wacky party game where you play as a hat....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Sabrina Thomas

Contest: Win one of three PDP Switch Fight Pad Pro Controllers

Link, Pikachu, or Mario-themed! We died and went to Contest Heaven: Win a PDP Switch Fight Pad Pro Controller! WithSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatecoming out in a few weeks, it sure would be nice to have a GameCube-style controller to relive the GC glory days, wouldn’t it? PDP got you covered, fam. Come win one of their new Fight Pad Pro Controllers for your Nintendo Switch to get a leg up on the competition!...

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Lisa Rodriguez

Demon Slayer Storm codes (September 2024)

Updated: July 12, 2025 Looked for new codes! This immersive RPG transports you to the world ofDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, where you’ll take on the role of a powerful Demon Slayer and fight against the forces of darkness. But even the most powerful Slayers need help, which is whereDemon Slayer Stormcodes come in handy! Demon Slayer Stormcodes are the easiest way to obtain free Coins and various other boosts that will help you upgrade your heroes and build the most powerful team more easily....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Pamela Chandler

Destructoid Live! panel at MAGFest this weekend

Friday at 3pm in Panels room 2 Are you going to MAGFest this weekend? You should. We gave youfive very good reasonsto go.The music alone should be good enough, and bonuses liketable flippingshould round out what’s sure to be an incredible weekend. More importantly, do you plan on going to Destructoid’s panel at MAGFest this weekend? You should because it’s f*cking COLD in there this time of year, and I need your body heat....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Natalie Estrada

Destructoid survives Spike Video Game Awards, brings you results and notes

Last night, Spike TV filled the Mandalay Bay events center with various videogame industry types, girls excited to see celebrities, and other people instructed to scream on command. The show is set to air on Spike TV on Sunday, December 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), but we were there (we smelled Samuel L. Jackson!), and we figured you’d want a little preview. (Spoiler alert!) The big winner of the evening was 2K Boston/2K Australia and their gameBioShock(which you may have heard of)....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Elizabeth Hanson