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This industry is a sea of thieves WhileAssassin’s Creedmoves on to Egypt, theBlack Flagstrain of Ubisoft — Ubisoft Singapore — is returning to piracy with a new series set in 1721,Skull and Bones. The debut trailer featured something close to that ridiculousPirates of the Caribbeanslow-motion destruction scene. I guessSea of Thievesshouldn’t have taken so long to come out. The second clip, embedded below, is a little less self-serious, showing off the multiplayer and an evolution of the very impressive ship captain’ing that was a surprise high point inAssassin’s Creed III....

‘World of Wonder’ At this point Square Enix could put out a video of a static image of a summon forFinal Fantasy XVand we’d all analyze and ogle over it. They’ve said it all. XVis locked in for a September 30 release on PS4 and Xbox One, and there’s already been two playable demos out there for public consumption, in addition to an ongoing anime series and lots more on the horizon....

In a staggering surprise to absolutely nobody, Valve has announced that Steam did quite well for itself in 2024, actually. The grand Steam Year in Review 2024 is now out and about, summarizing all the key updates, upgrades, and milestones for PC gaming’s biggest platform. It’s a doozy. Though I’ve got nothing against other PC gaming storefronts, like the Epic Games Store or GOG, there’s something to be said about the sheer scope of support provided to Steam....

Grasshopper’s change in studio vision resulted in total redesign During the Sony E3 press conference, we got the chance to check out Suda51’s new free-to-play survival horror titleLet it Die. As Grasshopper Manufacture’s first F2P title, it seemed to be a bit of a departure for them. However, it’s got a lot more to do with their past work than you might think. During an interview with theFamitsu, game designer Suda51 revealed thatLet it Diewas born from the work they did on the now-cancelledLily Bergamo....

Another piece of pie for Chinese conglomerate The money continues to flow in a fortnight that has seen seemingly endless mergers and acquisitions, as Tencenthas invested a minority stakein Bohemia Interactive, the Czech developer behindArma,Ylands, and MMO survival adventureDayZ. Bohemia is the third studio to sell stakes to Tencent in recent months, following on from the Chinese conglomerate’s recent investments inDon’t Starve‘s Klei EntertainmentandLife is Strangedeveloper Dontnod. All of these purchases were made in part to facilitate Tencent’s distribution of the respective studios’ wares in China....

Unsurprisingly, it’s doing well on Kickstarter [Disclosure: Jim Sterling, a former reviews editor at Destructoid, is lending his voice to this project.As always, no relationships, personal or professional, were factored into this coverage.] Cyanide & Happinessdoesn’t always make me laugh, but when theweb comicgets me, it gets megood. You might have heard that it’s lined up for a point-and-click adventure game adaptation. You heard right! The title is currentlyworking toward stretch goalsin its final days on Kickstarter....

Oh Holmes, you’re a silly man. It’s still E3! There is more going on then I can even keep up with. If you have heard of something coming out soon, there’s a pretty good chance someone from Destructoid has touched it and talked about it. We’ve got stuff onDark Soulsfor PC,Luigi’s Ghost Mansion, Star Trek, Planetside 2,and tons more. Just take a look below if you don’t believe me. Destructoid Original:Destructoid’s Best of E3 2012 nominationsThe Greatest Chest Bump of all timeCommunity:CommunityBlogsof6/7Forum Thread of the day:Minecraft: 360 EditionEvents:E3: Jimpressions of Transformers: Fall of CybertronE3: Nintendo tight-lipped about Retro Studios’ next gameE3: 3DS million-sellers in US: Mario, Zelda, Mario KartE3: Drilling elbows and more in Lost Planet 3E3: Sly’s Vita debut pickpocketed my heartE3: Indie FPS Interstellar Marines is free for E3E3: Hands-on with Nintendo Land: Zelda: Battle QuestE3: Threediots is the killer app the 3DS has been needingE3: Hands-on with Nintendo Land: Luigi’s Ghost MansionE3: Hands-on with Nintendo Land: Takamuru’s Ninja CastleE3: Snoop Dogg + Tekken Tag = WUTE3: Hands-on with Nintendo Land: AC: Sweet DayE3: Awww!...

Well, will you look at that. Some brilliant gamer has decided to bring his love to gaming into the world of fashion, and the result is better than anyoverpriced designer Mario shirt. The artist actually retooled a pair of Converse to makeNoby Noby Boyshoesa while back, and these are his (or her!) latest creation. Perhaps the paint would crack after some wear (just like every pair of Vans I’ve ever owned, they always get a crease at that point where you bend your foot while walking), but I can’t help but think these might be worth it anyway....

Gaming animals are rare, so we should treasure them. Especially on slow news days. “Cat playing Fruit Ninja” is Mack1094’s first YouTube video, and it’s already nearing 49,000 views. His adorable kitty is a pro at Fruit Ninja on the iPad. It’s using the Double Claw technique to dispel those pesky watermelons. Watch closely: the cat is scarily accurate! I love how the game starts and the cat isn’t looking....

Yesterday we posteda multiplayer trailerforTransformers: War for Cybertronand while everybody thought it was awesome, a few readers stated they’d seen it ages ago. This is because I am a terrible journalist and somehow got my hands on the wrong one. I’m still glad I posted it, because it was freakin’ amazing. However, here is theactualnew one for you to enjoy. While yesterday’s billion-month-old video focused on the class system thatTransformers‘ multiplayer will employ, this “overview” footage details the different game modes....

Finding the proper flow is essential when playing football in real life, and it might be just as important when playingRobloxgames inspired by Blue Lock. Get on the road to becoming a legend with the ultimateMETA LOCKflow tier listahead. META LOCK Flow Tier List The tier list above is made based on theoverall strength of each flowinMETA LOCK. Keep in mind that some flows work better with corresponding weapons, a great example being the Genius flow + Genius weapon combo....

Boston cream tips Fallout 4, like its predecessors, is a lot to take in from start to finish. The open world and leveling mechanics can seem daunting, as any wrong move can leave you without proper equipment to take on particular tasks. General tips: It helps to research the perk chart first before you start putting points into anything. That way you can attain your desired choices right away without having to grind out stats....

PS4 or Vita? I had a thought this morning while I was enjoying theGravity Rush 2demo and watching the anime series over again — how many people actuallyplayedthe [amazing] first iteration? I mean, it had the horrible fate of being released on the Vita at launch in 2012, a system that scared away droves of potential fans due to the hubris of Sony’s decision of adding expensive, proprietary memory cards, and taking a gamble on 3G gaming....