Xenoblade Chronicles full website open for business

Alongside the latest episode of the officialLet’s Playseries theXenoblade Chroniclessite has been vastly expanded as the European release draws near. Thenew websitecontains detailed explanations and video demonstrations of the battle system as well as character introductions and voice samples. The video series does a pretty great job at explaining the more complicated game mechanics as well. It also offers a few glimpses into the various side-quests and diversions you can pursue, including an achievement system that rewards exploration with experience bonuses....

June 14, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · John Miller

You can sand off your ears with the Cruelty Squad OST on streaming services

Cruelty Squad’saesthetic sure was a thing. It presents this tone evocative of a K-Mart bargain bin that has awoken with an appetite for human flesh. A lot of that was its insulting visuals, but it was backed by the most uncomfortably bizarre music. Well, you can just listen to that music if you want.If you want. That’s because theCruelty Squadsoundtrack has penetrated streaming services likeSpotify,Apple Music, andAmazon Music. I’m listening to it right now and have been transported back to a particular pocket of Web 1....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Richard Aguilar

Atlus holding Persona Dancing live stream later this month, reveals ‘Music Video’ mode

New characters and features to be revealed Atlus Japan are to hold another live stream later this month to promote upcoming rhythm-action titlesPersona 3: Dancing Moon NightandPersona 5: Dancing Star Night. The stream will be hosted over onNicoNico Liveand will feature guest stars such as playing the hot-stepping sequels. Alongside new gameplay footage, interviews and even some music courtesy of DJ Waka, The team will be revealing some new characters and details pertaining to the game’s modes and features....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Ashley Raymond PhD

Avalanche: PS4 will ‘out-power most PCs for years’

Only ‘most’ of them, though! Avalanche Studios chief technical officer Linus Blomberg is one of the many developers getting horned up over thePlayStation 4, and believes Sony’s system couldn’t come at a better time. With gaming PCs outclassing current gen consoles, Blomberg’s excited for a machine that’ll prove superior to most computers. “The consoles desperately need a boost since having been overtaken in terms of performance by PCs several years ago, and also losing market share to mobile platforms,” he toldGamingBolt....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Jessica Frey

Capcom is running a PSN flash sale

34 games, some discounts up to 70% The PSN just loves to randomly hold flash sales, and Capcom sprung one on us this morning. It sprawls across the PS3, PS4 and Vita platforms, and deals with a number of Capcom games spread across the ages, from retro to modern remakes. Highlights includeResident Evil 0, as well as thePower Stone Collectionfor PSP and Vita, and several PSOne Classics likeMega Man LegendsandTron Bonne....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Kelsey Smith

Cblogs of 11/7 to 10-06-2025: Bubble Bobble, PS5 love, and the 8th generation

Cblogs Recap: Week 46 -Ctg867looks back at the games that defined the 8th generation of consoles for him. –Kerrik52reviewsResistance: Fall of Manas part of his Traveller in Playtime reviews series. -Darrenhupkediscusses the launch love for the PlayStation 5. -PhilsPhindingsdiscusses the similarities between the soundtrack ofDonkey Kong Countryand ’80s synth music. -Riley1sSpookdefends the cause of Amon inThe Legend of Korracartoon show. -PhilsPhindingsdiscusses the similarities between someBubble Bobbletunes and early 20th-century pop music....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Matthew Gibson

Contest: Win a Blu-ray copy of Arrow Video’s The Wizard of Gore

We’re off to see the wizard! The contests keep coming: Win a copy of Arrow Video’sThe Wizard of Gore. It’s new release Tuesday, which means we’re continuing our streak of giving away great Blu-rays from our friends at MVD Entertainment. This week we’ve got Arrow Video’s release of the classic schlocky horror film The Wizard of Gore! Now, who wants to step up and be my assistant? Do the heavy lifting for me, MVD: You’ve all seen the trick in which the magician saws his glamorous assistant in half — but what about the spike through the brain gag?...

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · James Rodriguez

Crush 40 let slip a 25th anniversary Sonic game is in the works

I tried to think of a Live and Learn pun Jeez, it’s already been almost five years since the greatSonic Generationswas released to celebrate the Blue Blur’s 20thanniversary. With the series’ 25thbirthday rapidly approaching later this year, people have been wondering as to how Sega is planning on celebrating it. Well according to musician Johnny Gioeli, a member of prolificSonicmusical contributor Crush 40, we might be seeing a new special game launch this year....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Christopher Gould

Defiance launches April 2, TV series on April 15

Trying to wash the word “transmedia” out of my mouth Defiance— one-part Trion Worlds MMO, one part SyFy TV series — will launch in April. A.K.A. a month that investors are really hopingBreaking BadandGrand Theft Auto Vdon’t share. The standard release for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 is priced at $59.99. There will also be a Collectors edition and limited Ultimate edition (no price tags on those yet). I visited the set of the TV show and played the game, last fall, coming away impressed more by the grand ambitions of its creators than the quality of the project (in its early state)....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Danielle Wallace

Despite Jack’s opinion, video games make life just plain better

Video games HELP people? No. It can’t be. Their only purpose is to dement and destroy the young minds of this generation! They’re merely a revolting celebration of violence, hatred and homosexuality! Kids are using video games as murder simulators to rehearse unspeakable acts of planned annihiliation! ZOMGGGGG! Jack? Seriously? They make meds to control that condition. In fact, should you not have enough cash to spare, there’s also a bat to the forehead method avaliable to calm you right now....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · William Sullivan

Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday will finally put Susan Twist in the spotlight

After weeks of build-up,Doctor Whoviewers have finally been given a peek at the role that Susan Twist plays in all of the madness. In trailers for The Legend of Ruby Sunday, it’s finally confirmed that Twist will indeed play tech mogul Susan Triad. This news will come as no surprise to anybody who has been keeping up with her appearances and the hints being dropped, but it does confirm the long-known theory that was sparked by a mock-up magazine cover in a documentary featuring Russell T Davies....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Katherine Moore

Egg Empire codes (August 2024)

Updated August 04, 2025 We added new codes! Roblox lets me become rich in many different ways, and now it’s time for the obligatory farm episode.Egg Empireis an addictive clicker with a rural twist. Hatch chickens, collect eggs, and sell them to feed the big-city people. It is an egg-cellent way to waste time. The game features many upgrades that will help you build the best farm in the area. They all cost Golden Eggs, so redeemEgg Empirecodes if you want to treat yourself to handy features such as Auto Clicker and various boosts....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · George Lewis

Fake Watch: On-going April Fool’s 2009 hoax list

Oh, Internets. You and your silly April Fool’s Day jokes. We would never do anything like that. We’re far too serious. To combat this nonsense, Destructoid has collected all the April Fool’s Day hoaxes we could find as a public service, presented here in one easy-to-manage list. We’ll be updating this list throughout the day, so keep us posted if you see anything. Not-so-funny gaming-related AFD ones: Ones that had us fooled but were true:...

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Peggy Reynolds