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No, I’m not talking about basketball. I’m talking about this nasty thing called summer. The time when my electricity bill’s through the roof, and my PC’s coolings fans kick on to overdrive. Every year I look forward to the wonderful time known as summer, forgetting the beastly, sweaty weather that comes along with it. Oh, who can ever forget the lovely body odors that mark the season? The network kept things cool, giving you even more reason to ignore the sun and stare and your computer screen....

What happens when two of the biggest egos in games media sit back and discuss arguably the biggest release in videogame history? We’ll let you be the judge of that, as we welcome controversial defense attorneyJack ThompsontoThe Podcastleto discussGrand Theft Autowith yours truly. This week, we have a very short first half as the usual crew ofJim Sterling,WardroxandAtheistiumchat aboutGrand Theft Auto IV, and announce a special contest — simply use our Community Blogs and find an inventive way to mix the worlds of Jack Thompson andGrand Theft Autotogether....

Updated: May 31, 2025 We looked for new codes! Skibidi Toilets are on the run again, and we need to stop them.Titan Tower Defensecasts you as the ruler of the gigantic Cameramen, protecting your base from the smelly antagonists. Don’t get tricked by the zany premise! The game’s harder levels will truly test your strategic skills. Getting beaten by the toilets, of all things, isn’t good for one’s ego. That’s why I redeemed all theTitan Tower Defensecodes before marching into battle....

California-based developerAtlus, (makers ofTrauma Center,Odin Sphere, and otherneat-o games,) announced today that everybody’s favorite little nosy person is back and ready to poke around people’s houses and mess with all their stuff.Touch Detective 2 1/2promises to deliver ” … the same humor and quirkiness that made the first adventure so memorable.” Spanning five new episodes, this sequel to last year’s cult hit more than doubles the number of locations to snoop through, and features lots of new unlockables and side quests, like the new Touch List and Investigation Report, which reward you with game music and art when completed....

I had a chance to interview game design director, and mad genius, David Vonderhaar on all that we can expect out of thelivestreaming and SHOUTcastingfeatures they’re cramming intoBlack Ops II. David goes over the new game mode to go along with the eSports focus, and details finer things like how they’re going to prevent cheaters from abusing livestreaming videos. I also asked David what their whole motivation was for making this giant push into the eSports world....

Warcraft Rumble‘sBlackfathom Deeps is one of the few dungeons that will be in the general rotation (the post-launch plan is to increase the count from four to five), so it’s important to master it. Here’s how to beat all three encounters. General Warcraft Rumble Blackfathom Deeps tips Boss 1 – Grglmrgl This is actually the toughest encounter of the three, but there are a few tricks you can use to make it more manageable....

Plus new editor tools Wargrooveis kind of a fan-favorite strategy game at Destructoid, mixing old and new school strategy design while letting us live in a fantasy-orientedAdvance Warsfollow-up fever dream that Nintendo just isn’t interested in giving us (yet?). Given that it has full multiplayer support and a map editor a lot of folks are still playing it, but this upcoming free DLC expansion is going to extend that party a while longer....

Light up the sky [Update:We went through all 1,000, so Phoenix Labs sent us another 1,000. The giveaway is refreshed, just use the widget below.] We’re stuck in the awkward position of holding codes for 1,000 exclusive Destructoid flares inDauntless, and we’re unable to redeem anywhere near that many. Share the wealth, I guess. It’s Memorial Day weekend andDauntlessis insanely popular right now, so let’s get the sky overhead aflame with our mechanical overlord....

When fanart becomes canon The new looksannounced todayfor classic Pokémon are objectively the best thing we’ve found out aboutPokémon SunandMoonto date. In case you missed it, certain first-generation Pokémon are returning to the upcoming 3DS game, but with their appearances and types altered to adapt to the different island environments in the Alola region. So far new looks for Vulpix, Ninetales, Exeggutor, Sandshrew, and Sandslash have been confirmed, but I know I’m not alone in hoping more classic Pokémon get island makeovers....

Let it never be said thatValentine’s Day is a worthless, contrived caricature of affection. Granted it is a holiday forced onto society by corporations rife with avarice, but these very same corporate overlords occasionally like to make a show of the empathy they’re contractually obligated to renounce upon donning a well pressed suit. You see, Sony understands that we don’t want chocolate or flowers or any of the other hollow displays of devotion we’ve come to expect over the years, and as such they’re releasing thePatapondemo via the Playstation store for PC and PS3 as a special Valentine’s Day gift....

Gameloft’s latest mobile title is an Unreal Engine powered action adventure game where blood is wild! Well, presumably. Maybe the title,Wild Blood, is just tricking us. Regardless, best prepare for the worst and anticipate ravenous blood cells destroying everything they come across, or at the very least partying into the wee hours of the morning. Wild Bloodis coming out on iOS and Android in the near future. According to Gameloft the game is based on a well-known character from history....

WithCall of Dutynow under the Microsoft umbrella, the big green giant had previously flexed its muscles by makingBlack Ops 6available Day One on some Game Pass membership options. Now, the company has confirmed it’ll come to the Cloud, too, on the same day. In anXbox Wire blog post, Microsoft has announcedBlack Ops 6, as well as Call of Duty’s Battle RoyaleWarzoneand last year’sModern Warfare 3, will be coming to Cloud Gaming on October 25....

The 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini is at 9AM ET on June 28 Well, it’s happening! Sorta! It’s not the full Nintendo Direct that was predicted by some on June 29 — rather, it’s a Nintendo Direct Mini on June 28. That’s at 9AM ET, actually, and the publisher saysit’ll be happening here when the time comes. Again, it’s important to note that this isn’t a first-party Direct, and to set your expectations accordingly....