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Missing the golden days ofStarCraft,Command & Conquer,andAge Of Empires?A scoop by PCgamerforetells that the Real-time strategy genre might be about to make a comeback, asStarcraft2’smultiplayer lead developer David Kim revealed in a documentary that he’s working on a new RTS project aimed at completely changing the landscape. In this new Noclip documentary,Redefining the Game: A Paradigm Shift for the RTS Genre, Uncapped Gamesshowed their plans for a new real-time strategy game with a much broader appeal than the previous games in the genre....

Do it Hot damn, moreGravity Rush 2footage to watch? Don’t mind if I do. This stuff comes by way of the “Gravity-Tsu” stream that took place last week, archived lovingly by Sony. It’s 25 minutes in all, you just want to fast forward to 17:00 in to get to it. Sony will hold another eventon Niconicoon August 18 at 8PM JST if you’re interested. To top it all off there’s a mini-concert of sorts with Kohei Tanaka, and it’s the most chill thing I’ve heard all week....

Superviveallows players to take their pick among a roster of 16 Hunters, each featuring their own strengths and exclusive game mechanics. But although a few of them, such asJoele, Brall, and Shiv, will demand mastery if you want to unlock their full potential, others can be considered extremely beginner-friendly, even for those new to the genre. Here are the best characters for beginners inSupervive. The Best Frontliner for Beginners in Supervive If you are a newcomer toSupervive, the best Frontliner (and overall character) for you will beFelix, given his straightforward playstyle and ability to overcome mistakes through his double-dash and DoT effects....

And other updates about Afterbirth+ I have an utter infatuation withThe Binding of Isaac. While I typically don’t enjoy procedural-generation games, the core mechanics inIsaaclend itself to an infinite amount of playthroughs by employing luck and pure skill on the part of the player. It really is one of the best games ever made, whether you enjoy it or not. Now, mobile gamers will have the chance to get in on the masochism....

CORGIS ARE SO ADORABLE OMG! Thanks,Steph. The new episode of Bit Transmission is out, Sean compares games to movies,Air Raidsells for over $30,000, newPokemon Black/Whitedetails emerge and more happened on 04/14/10. Destructoid Originals:All the world’s a bonus stageBit Transmission episode 5Community:Community blogs of 04/14/10Forum of the day:2010 DESTRUCTOID NARP/CEDAR POINT TRIP News:Level 5’s next game is called Time TravelerRumor: BioShock MMO in the worksKojima claims next game will break tabooA moment of silence for original Xbox Live serviceRejoice!...

Forget chasing loot for once I’ve been playing a lot ofDestinylately — late to the party, I know — and going deep into the rabbit hole almost requires players to frequentr/DestinyTheGameor some other similar community site. Without it, I’d never know about a lot of exotic gear, or the Hung Jury with an insane roll this week, or where to find Calcified Fragments, or that the spark runner can backflip into the rift for extra points....

The originalHalois getting a re-release for the Xbox 360 with a new shiny paint job. It’s still the same game under the hood, just new graphics, two-player co-op online and some extras thattie-in withHalo 4. There is multiplayer of course, but it’sHalo: Reach’smulti on remadeHalo: CEmaps. I’m theHalofanboy around here so obviously I’m excited. In fact, I just got the stupid Gravity Hammer item for my Avatar. I didn’t spend really money on it (it was gifted) but I still giggled like a little girl when I saw my Avatar playing with it … I am such a f*cking nerd....

Creative Assembly changes the scenery TheTotal Warseries is known for its focus on intense real-time combat and simulation-based nation-building gameplay. As one of the more historical games, the series has garnered a lot of respect from fans and many critics alike. But now, the folks at Creative Assembly are set to try something brand new for the series. I attended aTotal Warevent last year where they showed off the first teaser forTotal War: Warhammer....

Everything aboutTransformers: Fall of Cybertronis bigger. Way bigger. Bigger stages, bigger enemies, bigger weapons, big robo-dino action and really, really big bots. PredecessorWar for Cybertronwas well received with its solid combat and great multiplayer, but last week High Moon Studios showed us that they have even bigger plans for the follow-up. Big. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)Developer: High Moon StudiosPublisher: ActivisionReleased:Fall 2012 Good news: Fall of Cybertron‘s game areas are bigger....

Oh, right, this is coming out in 2017! Despite some rough patches,State of Decaymade its markas a memorable zombie survival sandbox game with some genuinely interesting ideas. I wasn’t ashead over heelswith it as some of you surely were, but Iamlooking forward to this year’s sequel on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, definitely. A recent pair of blog posts out of Undead Labs has placedState of Decay 2back on my radar....

Can Nintendo take second at E3? Is Nintendo playing catch up today after Sonyknocked it out of the park? Or is Nintendo still playing its completely own game by virtue of a low spectacle, online-only showing? Will I beshaving a Metroid into Zack’s head? So much still to learn right before the show floor opens. Nintendo’s digital event is airing at 9AM Los Angeles time. That’s in 15 minutes! Watch along below, or follow the Destructoid homepage for up-to-the-minute reports on everything Nintendo has to offer,...

Everyone gets a second chance You never know what you’re gonna get from aCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0match, whether the chaos is coming from enemy players or random events that happen in the game itself. One the events that can completely turn the tides of a match is the Jailbreak, which essentially allows all dead players to re-enter the game, as long as they’re still in the lobby. It’s harrowing for the players who are still remaining, but it’s a nice chance for players who got offed early to get a second chance at the win....

A new Hideo Kojima game has arrived, and that feels like an event in itself.Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis here and it’s an incredible progression and advancement from its predecessor, by all accounts. I’ve been playingDeath Stranding 2on PS5 Pro, and it’s a stunner. It’s likely one of the best-looking games of this generation, if not ever, and the game has evolved from a gameplay and storytelling perspective, too....